Imagine if mining companies could send an unmanned aerial vehicle, instead of a person, into a dark, narrow underground area to document the landscape or the scene following an industrial accident. Well, the Autonomous Robots Labs (ARL) at the University of Nevada, Reno is developing the technology for autonomous aerial robots to do just that, to explore, survey, map and monitor underground mines when they can’t rely upon an operator’s vision or the Global Positioning System (GPS).
The Pros and Cons of Hiring an Ex-felon
One of the main barriers ex-felons have in order to re-enter society successfully is getting a job. So, if you have a business and believe that individuals deserve a second chance and you also want the opportunity to make a significant difference in someone’s life, ask yourself: What are the pros and cons of hiring an ex-felon?
NCET Biz Tips: Professional Bio? What is that?
There are so many parts to who you are, what you do, and why you do it. What do you highlight? How do you make your message deliverable to the audience you are trying to reach? Here are five tips to help you showcase yourself.
NCET Tech Wednesday – Dorinda’s Chocolates & Live Kaya – November 13
Join us for NCET’s November 13th Tech Wednesday and celebrate the holiday season with chocolate tasting, wine, snacks and a tour of Dorinda’s Chocolates & Live Kaya’s Reno factory.
Are you diving into paid ads? Here’s a primer
Building an organic page is establishing your brand culture. It’s where your fans and people go to see what you’re up too. But what about the people that don’t know you?
That is where paid ads come in. Built specifically for reaching out to people that do not know you. Read on to find more on organic social media feeds vs. paid advertising. Do you need both?
Capacity building in artificially intelligent mining systems
Mining companies from around the world have begun using artificial intelligence in their operations. From safety and maintenance, to exploration and autonomous vehicles, and drills, AI is being used to navigate efficiencies and speed. With this new technology, however, comes an ever-growing need for a workforce who can navigate these new systems.
NCET Biz Tips: Nutrient makes functional foods and drinks that deliver health and wellness
A few hundred feet from the banks of the Truckee River, Nutrient makes some of the most nutrient-dense food in the country. Using the west coast’s largest sublimation unit, basically a giant vacuum chamber, Nutrient creates breakfasts, lunches, dinners, drinks and on-the-go meals.