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KAIST Researchers Develop AI Technology to Restore Clear Images Through Fog, Smoke and Tissue

KAIST Researchers Develop AI Technology to Restore Clear Images Through Fog, Smoke and Tissue

DAEJEON, Sept. 1(Korea Bizwire) — Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have unveiled an artificial intelligence technique that can reconstruct clear video images obscured by fog, smoke, frosted glass, or even human tissue. The joint research team, led by Professor Jang Moo-seok of KAIST’s Department of Bio and Brain Engineering and [...]

New Smart Contact Lens Offers Non-Invasive Eye Disease Testing Using OLED Technology

New Smart Contact Lens Offers Non-Invasive Eye Disease Testing Using OLED Technology

DAEJEON, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking smart contact lens capable of performing retinal diagnostics, a significant step in the evolution of eye health technology. The collaborative effort, led by Professor Yoo Seung-hyeop of KAIST, Professor Woo Se-jun from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Professor Han [...]

KAIST Develops Self-Propelling Cell Robots Powered by Biological Waste

KAIST Develops Self-Propelling Cell Robots Powered by Biological Waste

DAEJEON, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — In a breakthrough that could reshape targeted drug delivery and biomedical engineering, South Korea’s Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced Monday the development of self-moving cell robots fueled by biological waste products. While global research on micrometer- and nanometer-scale non-living self-propelling robots is well advanced, the application [...]

KAIST Breakthrough Turns Waste Tires into High-Value Chemical Feedstocks

KAIST Breakthrough Turns Waste Tires into High-Value Chemical Feedstocks

DAEJEON, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — KAIST researchers have developed a new catalytic method to convert waste tires into high-purity cyclic alkenes—valuable chemical precursors for rubber and nylon—offering a promising solution to one of the most persistent recycling challenges. Announced on Thursday, the breakthrough comes from a team led by Professor Hong Soon-hyuk, which successfully [...]

KAIST Develops Self-Powered CO₂ Sensor Using Ambient Vibrations

KAIST Develops Self-Powered CO₂ Sensor Using Ambient Vibrations

DAEJEON, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a groundbreaking self-powered carbon dioxide monitoring system that converts ambient vibrations into electricity—eliminating the need for external power sources. As global industries face increasing regulatory pressure to monitor and reduce carbon emissions, demand is growing for more [...]

KAIST Successfully Deploys AI Teaching Assistant in Large-Scale University Course

KAIST Successfully Deploys AI Teaching Assistant in Large-Scale University Course

DAEJEON, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on Thursday that it has successfully implemented an artificial intelligence-powered virtual teaching assistant (VTA) in a large-scale undergraduate course, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven education. The AI assistant, developed by Professors Yoonjae Choi of the Kim Jaechul Graduate [...]

Breakthrough in Flexible Electronics: Korea Develops Shape-Adaptive Liquid Metal Ink

Breakthrough in Flexible Electronics: Korea Develops Shape-Adaptive Liquid Metal Ink

SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint team of researchers from KAIST and Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking liquid metal ink capable of shifting between rigid and flexible states depending on temperature, paving the way for next-generation wearable devices and medical implants. The team, led by Professor Jung Jae-woong of KAIST’s Department [...]

KAIST Researchers Develop AI Tool to Help Nonverbal Autistic Children Communicate

KAIST Researchers Develop AI Tool to Help Nonverbal Autistic Children Communicate

  DAEJEON, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has developed an artificial intelligence–powered communication tool that enables children with minimally verbal autism to engage more meaningfully with their parents, marking a breakthrough in assistive technology for neurodiverse families. Led by Professor Hong Hwa-jung at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and [...]

KAIST Team Maps Fear Memory Pathway Triggered by Visual Threats

KAIST Team Maps Fear Memory Pathway Triggered by Visual Threats

DAEJEON, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has identified a specific brain circuit responsible for forming fear memories induced solely by visual threats—without any physical pain—offering new insights into the neurological basis of PTSD, anxiety disorders, and depression. In findings published May 9 [...]

KAIST Develops AI Music Co-Creation Tool That Transforms Words and Images Into Harmonies

KAIST Develops AI Music Co-Creation Tool That Transforms Words and Images Into Harmonies

DAEJEON, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool designed to assist musicians in the creative process by turning abstract inspirations into musical compositions. The system, called “Amuse,” was developed by Professor Lee Sung-joo’s research team in KAIST’s Department of Electrical Engineering. [...]