Innovation
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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.
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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.
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Google, U-M partner to battle Flint crisis
New smartphone app and digital tools will help manage, navigate Flint water crisis.
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Hacking into homes
Cybersecurity researchers find alarming “smart home” flaws in popular systems that boast automated and remote features.