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The Robotics Department at the University of Michigan is creating the next generation of robotics and roboticists as force-multipliers for the benefit of society.

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The most important part when starting a new research water tank? Taking part in the mythic lore. We got water samples from around the country because, as the legend goes, the research lives within the water–and new tanks need a jumpstart. We’re e...

A 10,000 gallon robotics research water tank
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A 10,000 gallon robotics research water tankA new 10000 gallon water tank at the University of Michigan will help researchers design, build, and test a variety of autonomous ...

4/11/2025

“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. ...

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