Category: Mechanical Engineering
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Leader in robotics at U-M and beyond elected to National Academy of Engineering
Dawn Tilbury is recognized for advances in manufacturing network control and human-robot interaction, as well as engineering leadership.
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Off-road autonomy: Automotive Research Center funded with $100 million through 2028
As automakers explore self-driving cars, the Army-funded center will figure out how to take the tech off-road through computer modeling and simulation.
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Material simulation with quantum accuracy wins Gordon Bell Prize
The prestigious award offered by the Association for Computing Machinery goes to the team of U-M mechanical engineering professor Vikram Gavini.
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$3M to boost state-of-the-art solar manufacturing
An effort led by U-M could enable industrial competitors to collectively build a predictive model that speeds the development of advanced solar cells.
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Choosing exoskeleton settings like a Pandora radio station
Using a simple and convenient touchscreen interface, the algorithm learns the assistance preferences of the wearer.
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Toyota Research Institute and Michigan Engineering discuss importance of long-standing partnership
As the auto industry expands beyond transportation, university collaborations are more important than ever.
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Educating engineers as whole people
Researching education leads the way to a diverse, impactful community of professionals.
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A launchpad for engineers
An alum who blazed a trail inspires others to do the same.
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U-M at AutoMobili-D: Schedule of experts and demos
U-M highlights research that aims to enable safe, electric, connected and automated transportation and mobility.
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Largest U.S. investment in particle self-assembly seeks to deliver on nanotechnology’s promise
With applications in transportation, energy, health care and more, the center includes African universities and creates opportunities for overlooked talent in the U.S.
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Cruisin’ the danger zone
Behind the airborne action in “Top Gun: Maverick.”
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Reimagining the auto lab
Researchers in the Walter E. Lay Automotive Engineering Laboratory are investigating engine efficiency, alternative and low carbon fuels, connected and autonomous vehicles and vehicle electrification.