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Newswise: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Receives NSF and NOAA Funding for New Family of Remotely Operated Vehicles
Released: 27-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Receives NSF and NOAA Funding for New Family of Remotely Operated Vehicles
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

A new, integrated system will enable ocean science, exploration, and restoration efforts from a wider range of vessels, paving the way for more successful and efficient operations

Newswise: Ceevra 3D Models Improve Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Prostate Cancer Surgery
Released: 24-Sep-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Ceevra 3D Models Improve Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Prostate Cancer Surgery
Ceevra

In a multisite randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open in September 2024, the use of Ceevra 3D models in robotic prostatectomy procedures were shown to reduce risk of cancer recurrence, improve functional outcomes, and improve rates of trifecta outcomes.

Newswise: Scientific Innovation Puts the Future in Focus
Released: 23-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Scientific Innovation Puts the Future in Focus
Argonne National Laboratory

A broad-based look at the future of Argonne research.

Newswise: University of Illinois Research Wins International Award for Study on Building Better Assistive Care Robots
Released: 23-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
University of Illinois Research Wins International Award for Study on Building Better Assistive Care Robots
College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A published study led by a researcher with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been selected by Mather Institute as a Bronze Award recipient of the 2024 Innovative Research on Aging Awards. Now in their ninth year, the awards were created by Mather Institute to inspire evidence-based next practices that can improve the lives of older adults.

Newswise: Kowalski, Salonvaara receive ASHRAE Distinguished Service Awards
Released: 20-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Kowalski, Salonvaara receive ASHRAE Distinguished Service Awards
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Building equipment and envelope scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory were recognized for research excellence during the ASHRAE 2024 summer conference held in Indianapolis.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Versatile Knee Exo for Safer Lifting
University of Michigan

A set of knee exoskeletons, built with commercially available knee braces and drone motors at the University of Michigan, has been shown to help counteract fatigue in lifting and carrying tasks. They helped users maintain better lifting posture even when tired, a key factor in defending against on-the-job injuries, the researchers say.

   
Released: 15-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Artificial Intelligence Poised to Transform Neurological Care from Diagnosis to Treatment, Even Prevention
American Neurological Association (ANA)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the care of neurological diseases, from detecting tumors the human eye can’t see and using implantable devices to manage various conditions to crunching data from thousands of people with the same condition to guide the development of new treatments, according to neurologists and biomedical researchers speaking at the Presidential Symposium – Present and Future Applications of AI in Neurological Care and Research at the 149th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).

Released: 13-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Matia Mobility Secures HCPCS Code for Tek RMD: A Groundbreaking Solution Now Covered by Medicare, Commercial Insurance, and the VA
Matia Mobility

Matia Mobility (https://www.matiamobility.com), a leader in durable medical equipment, is proud to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted a HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) code for the Tek RMD (Robotic Mobilization Device).

Newswise: BGSU takes top honors nationally as public university students would choose again in 2025 Wall Street Journal rankings
Released: 6-Sep-2024 9:55 AM EDT
BGSU takes top honors nationally as public university students would choose again in 2025 Wall Street Journal rankings
Bowling Green State University

The Wall Street Journal recognized BGSU once again as one of the nation's best colleges for its unmatched student experience and commitment to providing an education of value.

Newswise: Taking cues from nature, medical soft robots get smart
Released: 5-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Taking cues from nature, medical soft robots get smart
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

Physical human feats require a high level of coordination between the sensory functions of our skin and motor functions of our muscles. What kind of achievements could robots perform with the same cohesion between sensing and action? In the medical space, researchers have begun to explore the possibilities.

Newswise: KIMM develops wheel that alters stiffness in real time based on situation
Released: 2-Sep-2024 1:00 PM EDT
KIMM develops wheel that alters stiffness in real time based on situation
National Research Council of Science and Technology

- Inspired by the surface tension of a liquid droplet, KIMM develops the technology for altering the stiffness of a wheel in real time - Modularization technologies applicable to various mobile systems are continuously being developed, which could help to overcome various obstacles in daily life

Newswise:Video Embedded curious-by-nature-the-robotic-revolution-of-knee-replacements-with-dr-marc-hungerford
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Released: 30-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Curious by Nature: The Robotic Revolution of Knee Replacements with Dr. Marc Hungerford
Newswise

Dr. Marc Hungerford, the director of the Joint Journey Program and Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, explains the use of robotic technology in orthopedic surgeries. The robots, particularly haptic robots, assist surgeons by guiding them during the surgery to make precise cuts on the bones.

Newswise:Video Embedded beetle-that-pushes-dung-with-the-help-of-100-billion-stars-unlocks-the-key-to-better-navigation-systems-in-drones-and-satellites
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Released: 21-Aug-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Beetle that pushes dung with the help of 100 billion stars unlocks the key to better navigation systems in drones and satellites
University of South Australia

An insect species that evolved 130 million years ago is the inspiration for a new research study to improve navigation systems in drones, robots, and orbiting satellites.

Newswise: ARPA-H project to pioneer rapid manufacturing of tumor models
Released: 20-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
ARPA-H project to pioneer rapid manufacturing of tumor models
University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering

Advanced imaging and AI will power the manufacture of any cancer at the push of a button.

   
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Released: 20-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Investigators Automate Mitral Regurgitation Detection, Diagnosis
Cedars-Sinai

Investigators with the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) program to detect the presence and severity of mitral valve regurgitation, the most common heart valve disorder.

Newswise: Launch of WVU degree in robotics engineering means cutting edge resources for students, local industry and K-12 outreach
Released: 15-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Launch of WVU degree in robotics engineering means cutting edge resources for students, local industry and K-12 outreach
West Virginia University

With $1 million in NASA funding, West Virginia University is preparing its undergraduates and students across West Virginia to build the robots that will build the future.

Newswise: Using photos or videos, these AI systems can conjure simulations that train robots to function in physical spaces
Released: 7-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Using photos or videos, these AI systems can conjure simulations that train robots to function in physical spaces
University of Washington

Two new studies introduce AI systems that use either video or photos to create simulations that can train robots to function in the real world. This could significantly lower the costs of training robots to function in complex settings.

Released: 30-Jul-2024 4:00 PM EDT
NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur announce seven joint research projects launching their new partnership
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) have unveiled their inaugural roster of collaborative research projects, the first such initiatives under the partnership that NYU and IIT Kanpur established last year. The projects aim to advance fields including cybersecurity, biotech, AI, robotics, and wireless communications.



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