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- Breaking the ice: video segmentation for close-range ice-covered waters
- Predicting star scientists in the field of artificial intelligence: a machine learning approach
- Dynamic impact response of additively manufactured monolithic and hybrid armour materials
- Machine learning enhanced design and knowledge discovery for multi-junction photonic power converters
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- An Active Die With Spring Washers for Self-Piercing Riveting of Low Ductility Materials
- Exobrake Joint Splint, and Exostructure, for Robotic Arms
- Technique For Small Volume Metering
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