Computing & Information Sciences

Smart as a bird: Flying rescue robot will autonomously avoid obstacles

Cornell researchers have created an autonomous flying robot that is as smart as a bird when it comes to maneuvering around obstacles. (Oct. 30, 2012)

Free program makes computer graphics more realistic

A Cornell graduate student has created a free, open-source rendering program that is in use by computer graphics researchers around the world, using an algorithm that had stymied most programmers. (Oct. 8, 2012)

Are there MOOCs in Cornell's future?

Cornell must decide whether or not to join other leading universities in offering free online courses to vast numbers of students.

Wireless data centers could be faster, cheaper, greener

Cornell computer scientists have proposed an innovative wireless design that could greatly reduce the cost and power consumption of massive cloud computing data centers, while improving performance. (Sept. 26, 2012)

Scientists simulate clothing sounds for computer animation

Cornell researchers who specialize in creating sound for computer animation are adding the sounds of cloth to their repertoire. (Sept. 25, 2012)

Create action figures from computer graphic images

Computer graphics researchers have created software that will translate a graphic image of a character from a movie or video game into a posable plastic model. (Aug. 28, 2012)

Applications now accepted for M.Eng. program at CornellNYC Tech

Applications for admission to the inaugural class of computer science students at Cornell NYC Tech in New York City are now being accepted for January 2013. (Aug. 22, 2012)

Students demo their high-level robotics projects

Student researchers demonstrated their latest contributions to creating integrated, automated functions for a variety of robotic platforms. (Aug. 21, 2012)

'Acceleration noise' adds realism to animated collisions

Cornell computer scientists have devised a new method, based on an overlooked bit of physics, to synthesize the sounds of small, rigid objects in collision in computer animations. (Aug. 20, 2012)