Probability theory often follows a familiar process of modelling, observation and inference and plays an important role in solving problems in engineering and computer science. To use probability theory, you …
Legged robots have advantages over other forms of terrestrial locomotion, such as wheeled or treaded locomotion. In the past, legged locomotion on compliant terrains, such as sand or gravel, has …
Facial recognition technology has become an increasingly prominent tool in many areas, ranging from crowd control at public events to data collection for marketing purposes. This revolutionary technology utilises highly …
During November 2022, PhD student, Matthew Baas and Professor Herman Kamper, both from the Department Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University implemented a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) for unconditional speech synthesis calling …
In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on developing robots that can assist in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) missions. These robots are designed to enter hazardous environments …
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, under the guidance of Professor Thinus Booysen, is working on an off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging solution. It’s funded as part of the …
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University boasts a new planar air-bearing test facility. The facility contains a testbed for researchers to validate their projects and perform experiments …
South Africa has displayed a unique energy supply profile over recent years, where the ability to meet the energy demand consistently has been constrained by physical limitations of the current …
Green energy measures being implemented in the Western Cape are anticipated to help 100 no-fee schools in the area. The project, estimated at R6 million, will see energy efficiency startup, …
Astronomers have long been interested in studying the first stars that formed in the universe. However, these stars are shrouded in a fog of gas and dust, making them difficult …
