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MAE professor publishes research on human–robot interaction for clinical care in infectious environments

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Ringbot towing a payload across a flat surface.

Nov 16, 2022

Autonomous crawling soft ‘Ringbots’ can navigate narrow gaps

The ring-shaped soft robot crawls across surfaces when exposed to elevated temperatures or infrared light. 
From left, Nathan Woodward, Aram Amassian and Tonhui Wang examine a microscope slide. The three wear white lab coats, and Wang, who is holding the slide, wears black gloves.

Nov 7, 2022

Integrating robotics, materials science to capture solar energy

In developing more effective solar panels cells, NC State researchers are establishing more inclusive, accessible ways to do science. 
A young girl of East Asian descent touches hands with a robot.

Oct 10, 2022

Mathematical formula tackles complex moral decision-making in AI

The work focused on technologies in which humans interact with AI programs. 
Red farm tractor with spray attachment on rear in middle of field of young crops.

Sep 30, 2022

Back to the future

Assistant professor Lirong Xiang is BAE’s newest faculty member specializing in the area of robotics, sensors and control systems. She holds a bachelor in biosystems engineering from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou China, and most recently, a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU).  
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Sep 6, 2022

Prosthetic robotics proposal awarded $1.2 million in NSF funding

The award, titled “Collaborative Research: NRI: Smart Skins for Robotic Prosthetic hand,” seeks to further develop smart skin technology within robotic prosthetic hands for more effective and efficient prosthetics. 
A robot handles green liquid in Abolhasani's lab.

Sep 6, 2022

New AI collaboration aims to accelerate R&D of specialty chemicals

Eastman and NC State’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will collaborate to accelerate the research and development of new specialty chemicals. 
Glossy white plastic robotic hand with index finger extended over a white and blue illuminated background.

Aug 3, 2022

Su appointed editor of top journal in robotics

Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State University, Dr. Hao Su, has been appointed as an editor for one of the most respected journals in the field of robotics.  
Closeup image showing visual similarity between twisted robots and rotini pasta.

May 25, 2022

Twisted soft robots navigate mazes without human or computer guidance

The soft robots demonstrate a concept called “physical intelligence.” 

Feb 15, 2022

MAE professor publishes research on human–robot interaction for clinical care in infectious environments

Motivated by an increased need for robotic systems in the field of public health caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, MAE Associate Professor Dr. Hao Su contributed to research published last year in Nature Machine Intelligence, a prestigious scientific journal dedicated to covering machine learning and artificial intelligence.