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Steering wheel communicates for better semi-autonomous driving performance
Unlike driver-assist systems that correct steering without warning, this haptic wheel leads to improved driving, trust and teamwork between the human and automation.
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AI training energy reduced up to 50% with U-M software
NVIDIA, the world’s leading AI computing company, is evaluating how to add the energy-saving software to its open-source training platform.
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Co-design with the community? Study provides insights on building trust
How and when community stakeholders are engaged shapes participants’ perceived value, learning and progress according to an assessment of a…
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Campus & Community
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Engineering students lead Honor Code update to allow exam proctoring
The change aims to reduce students’ stress during tests, as advanced technology brings new challenges to academic integrity.
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Ten early-career engineers earn NSF CAREER awards
The rising researchers will lead projects including smart bandages for monitoring wounds, improved air traffic management and real-time tumor tracking.
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U-M named a federal maritime Center of Excellence by U.S. Department of Transportation
The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is recognized for training students in autonomous vessels, computational engineering and naval engineering.
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New U-M master’s programs address industry needs
Online and in-person programs provide graduates expertise that’s highly valued in the workforce.
In the News
Detroit Free PRess via yahoo
New U-M Histotripsy Center to target kidney, pancreatic, brain cancers
The Guardian
Experimental bathtub: the remote lake island trying wave power to boost energy security
MIT Technology Review
Health-care AI is here. We don’t know if it actually helps patients.
Research
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Helping AI recognize human intent and recover from mistakes
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Small modular reactor potential lies in industry, not grid power
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Small robot propulsion: low-power twisting enables hopping, swimming
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A new rulebook for designing stable dilute alloy catalysts
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Most powerful laser in U.S. renewed for five years
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Japanese and US maritime leaders discuss shipbuilding partnerships at U-M and Newlab
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$10M histotripsy research center launches to advance sound wave-based cancer treatment
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Academic and industry center to solve digital twin challenges for manufacturing
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A self-cleaning device for oceanic carbon capture
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HydroGym trains, assesses AI for actively controlling fluid dynamics
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Features
Nuclear in a new light
As electricity demand grows, Michigan Engineers envision a fission power industry that works better for producers and communities alike.
