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Georgia Tech Research Horizons
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Georgia Institute of Technology



Volume 15, Number 4
Spring 1998

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Jane Sanders
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Everett Hullum
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Lincoln Bates
T.J. Becker
Faye Goolrick
Jackie Nemeth
Rick Robinson
Pamela D. Rountree
Jane Sanders
John Toon

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Stanley Leary
Medical College of Georgia
Gary Meek

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A "home information infrastructure lab" at Georgia Tech's Broadband Telecommunications Center demonstrates broadband links to, from and within the home. Instead of typical TV fare, the TV screen in the home infrastructure room is illuminated by a Web page. (See "Home of the Future" below)



On-line Justice


Database provides bigger picture for court officials.

By T.J. Becker



The Home of the Future


Broadband telecommunications will profoundly alter our lives. — Also see related story: Universal Access.

By Faye Goolrick



Beyond a Profound and Pervasive Impact

Microelectronics has entered an era of proliferation.

By James D. Meindl



Hatching a Robotics Revolution

Georgia Tech researchers are developing a new breed of robot that will increase efficiency and competitiveness for the poultry industry.

By T.J. Becker



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