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Energy from waste: $6.8 million for cow-inspired biodigesters
University of Michigan leads a collaboration of academic, municipal and private institutions to advance a renewable methane ecosystem.
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$1.7M to build everyday exoskeletons to assist with lifting, walking and climbing stairs
The modular exoskeleton system will help workers and the elderly, boosting ankle, knee and/or hip joints by mounting new motors to off-the-shelf orthotics.
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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts September 27 – October 1
Highlights include Nature and Newsweek.
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$1.8M to develop room temperature, controllable quantum nanomaterials
The project could pave the way for compact quantum computing and communications as well as efficient UV lamps for sterilization and air purification.
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Wireless electricity and safety: A Q&A with Alanson Sample
How the safety of a wireless charging room stacks up to that of a cell phone.
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A solid foundation: Alumni reflections
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, alum Luis B. Fargier-Gabaldón (PhD Civil Engineering, 2005) reflects on his time in the department and how it impacted his career.
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Video: 100% renewable diesel cars can reduce carbon emissions while waiting for electric vehicles
Researchers estimate that there was an 80% carbon footprint reduction when using renewable hydrocarbon biofuels instead of traditional petroleum-sourced fuels
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Augmented reality for testing nuclear components
A new machine learning platform detects and quantifies radiation-induced defects instantaneously and could be extended to interpret other microscopy data.
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Individual finger control for advanced prostheses demonstrated in primates
An electrode array implanted in the brain predicts finger motions in near real time.
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Educating a quantum workforce with QuSTEAM while opening doors to a broad and diverse range of students
Michigan is part of a multi-institution effort to create new flexible courses for undergraduate students interested in being part of the second quantum revolution
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