Innovation

  1. 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.

  2. U-M to build $75-million robotics hub

    Lab will feature fly zone for autonomous aerial vehicles, outdoor course for walking robots, and more.

  3. 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.

  4. Treating pain without feeding addiction

    Study shows promise of non-drug pain management, combining behavioral therapy and social support.

  5. Biomechanics and … bionics?

    A revolution in motorized prosthetics has potential to improve quality and motion for people living with limb loss.

  6. 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.

  7. Four little victors valiant

    Four youngsters in a tiny Michigan town each battled severe illness at U-M’s Mott Children’s Hospital. Now, they’re all in the same first-grade class.

  8. Google, U-M partner to battle Flint crisis

    New smartphone app and digital tools will help manage, navigate Flint water crisis.

  9. Hacking into homes

    Cybersecurity researchers find alarming “smart home” flaws in popular systems that boast automated and remote features.