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Michigan Robotics at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh
September 8, 2026
See the work Michigan researchers will bring to Pittsburgh for the 2026 IROS conference across soft robotics, manipulation, perception, and more.
Studying snake envenomation with the help of robotics
Aug 10, 2026
A robotic system that simulates snake bites with a 3D-printed titanium fang helps researchers answer long-standing evolutionary questions about which venom delivery methods are most effective.
Dawn Tilbury named Distinguished University Professor
Jul 16, 2026
The robotics department chair was appointed the Martha E. Pollack Distinguished University Professor of Robotics, recognizing research that has reshaped manufacturing systems, networked control, autonomous vehicles, and human-robot interaction.
Robotics celebrates standout staff and faculty excellence in 2026
Jun 29, 2026
The department congratulates Ram Vasudevan on the Robotics Departmental Faculty Award and Samantha Price on the College of Engineering Staff Excellence Award.
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