Category: Research
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Toughened hydrogels could replace cartilage, skin and more
U-M formula and process allow for the creation of devices and materials for precision medicine.
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How U-M engineers and clinicians are unlocking AI’s healthcare potential
‘Practicing medicine is hard and it feels like it’s getting harder. AI can help clinicians deliver really high quality care’.
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OLED lighting: Corrugated panel design extends longevity and efficiency
The new design uses microscale ridges to pack more OLED into a given lighting panel area and lasts 2.7 times as long, with 40% higher efficiency, compared to conventional devices.
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Model predicts best cooling and aging regimen to form strong alloys
A new multiscale materials modeling framework predicts microstructures to control the final strength of lightweight aluminum alloys for fuel-efficient vehicles.
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New Southeast Michigan coalition supports federal efforts to revitalize US shipbuilding
University of Michigan, Macomb Community College partner with major ports, innovation leaders in regional effort to obtain Maritime Prosperity Zone designation.
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Blood analysis shows whether brain cancer treatment is working
New diagnostic chip pulls packets released from tumor cells out of blood, showing whether cancer cells died during chemotherapy infusion.
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World’s smallest programmable robots perform tasks
Microscale swimming bots developed by U-M and Penn take in sensory information, process it and carry out tasks, opening new possibilities in manufacturing and medicine.
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Robotic systems for advanced manufacturing applications
The core of robotic manufacturing is flexibility, adaptability and efficiency.
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More brines could be mined for lithium with counterintuitive method
Discovered by accident, the new approach could use membranes to help extract lithium from overlooked “low-quality” reservoirs with high magnesium.
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A better way to help newborns breathe
Researchers outline the best positive pressure ventilation techniques for babies, as well as clinicians.
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Human exploration of Mars: National Academies give NASA their recommendations
A Michigan engineer who helped write the report explains the scientific community’s priorities for Mars exploration.
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AI supports home-based balance training
New machine learning model draws data from wearable sensors to predict how a physical therapist would assess balance training performance.