A new algorithm developed by UBC researchers could make this a reality. Led by Dr. Tarek Sayed, professor in the UBC department of civil engineering, and PhD student Tarek Ghoul, the group developed a ...

In January, I taught a Continuing Education Center online class called "Programmable Logic: How Do They Do That?" One of the topics I covered is how place and route software works. This is one of the ...

Most navigation apps can show you the fastest possible route to your destination and some can even suggest an eco-friendly route calculated to produce the least amount of carbon emissions. But what if ...

Traffic mapping apps allow you to choose the fastest route, avoid highways or tolls, and even determine the most eco-friendly paths. But the newest choice could provide commuters a completely ...

Amazon expects its new delivery route algorithm will help it avoid millions of miles driven this year after deploying it across the entire U.S., according to a post on the Amazon Science website last ...

Navigating busy city streets can be challenging, especially when drivers have to consider factors like speed, efficiency, and environmental impact. But what if there was a way for navigation apps to ...

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Boston Public Schools faced a crisis in busing inefficiency and expense. Amid skepticism, two MIT doctoral students won a contest with an algorithm to improve busing. It's been a tremendous success, ...

One of the most classic algorithmic problems deals with calculating the shortest path between two points. A more complicated variant of the problem is when the route traverses a changing network - ...