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Low-cost technologies for stroke rehabilitation receives prize for outstanding PhD research
April 11, 2025
Thomas E Augenstein has been awarded the 2025 Towner Prize for Outstanding PhD Research. "The award recognizes Tom's extraordinary dedication and innovative contributions to stroke rehabilitation research over the past five years," said Dr. Chandramouli Krishnan.

Authenticity in artwork with robotics receives DARPA Young Faculty Award
March 5, 2025
Patrícia Alves-Oliveira received a DARPA YFA for “Authenticity Markers in Artist-Robot Interaction,” a project developing methods to authenticate artwork by analyzing their entire creative process.

Improving the frame-rate versus resolution tradeoff in optical tomography
February 13, 2025
A new machine-learning approach to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging improved framerate with no drop-off in resolution.
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Hurricane Helene left many stranded in North Carolina. What might drones do to help in similar disasters? Researchers working with Mcity are developing a project to improve disaster recovery and search-and-rescue efforts by deploying drones to ident...

Robotics Seminar: Nick GravishOn April 3, 2025, Nick Gravish presented “Adapative robots through compliance, dynamics and contact” as part of the Michigan ...
“In our research, we’re not just developing technologies—we’re fundamentally rethinking how rehabilitation can be made more accessible and effective for stroke survivors.". - Winner of Towner Prize for Outstanding PhD Research, Thomas E Augenstein. ...