Innovation
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A visionary collaboration
U-M students are partnering with a tech-savvy blind teen to help other blind and visually impaired people navigate the world.
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Grain to glass
In just one year, Ann Arbor Distilling Co. has redefined the term ‘top-shelf,’ producing Michigan-centric spirits with grain sourced from local farms.
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It's all in your head
Forget the fiction, this is pure science fact! U-M startup Neurable has developed a system that can detect brain wave activity and turn it into action.
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MARLO vs. U-M's Wave Field
HBO’s “Westworld” about a theme park populated by lifelike robots may be pure fiction, the science part is making great strides.
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U-M to build $75-million robotics hub
Lab will feature fly zone for autonomous aerial vehicles, outdoor course for walking robots, and more.
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Startup bets on 'slow water'
Experts are testing the first commercial-scale prototype of a device that uses slow-moving river and ocean currents to generate electricity.
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Treating pain without feeding addiction
Study shows promise of non-drug pain management, combining behavioral therapy and social support.
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Biomechanics and … bionics?
A revolution in motorized prosthetics has potential to improve quality and motion for people living with limb loss.
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Cancer research: High risk = high reward
New Forbes Institute for Cancer Discovery aligns University experts across disciplines to fuel rapid development of technology and therapies.