Faculty /mechanical/ en Borden, Rentschler inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows /mechanical/borden-rentschler-aimbe-college-fellows <span>Borden, Rentschler inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-31T13:24:59-06:00" title="Monday, March 31, 2025 - 13:24">Mon, 03/31/2025 - 13:24</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/the%20marks%20closer%20AIMBE.png?h=d441db82&amp;itok=70bi8UIK" width="1200" height="800" alt="Mark Borden (left) Mark Rentschler (right)"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/20"> Honors &amp; Awards </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/423" hreflang="en">Mark A. Borden</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/437" hreflang="en">Mark Rentschler</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Professors Mark Borden and Mark Rentschler have been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. The program is among the highest professional distinctions given to medical and biological engineers, representing the top 2% of these engineers around the world.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/bme/borden-rentschler-aimbe-college-fellows`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:24:59 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4405 at /mechanical From research to impact: Massimo Ruzzene /mechanical/research-impact-massimo-ruzzene <span>From research to impact: Massimo Ruzzene</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-31T09:52:12-06:00" title="Monday, March 31, 2025 - 09:52">Mon, 03/31/2025 - 09:52</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/ruzzene-image.jpeg?h=c93ed73f&amp;itok=UC-2RTdH" width="1200" height="800" alt="Massimo Ruzzene (right) talking to student"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/369"> Entrepreneurship </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/333"> Research </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/589" hreflang="en">Massimo Ruzzene</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Professor Massimo Ruzzene is the senior vice chancellor for research and innovation. His goal is to foster a campus environment that turns research into real-world impact in areas such as quantum, space, climate and health.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.theceomagazine.com/business/executive-interview-feature/from-research-to-impact-massimo-ruzzene/`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:52:12 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4403 at /mechanical Sustainable Spinouts: Innovation in Action /mechanical/sustainable-spinouts-innovation-action <span>Sustainable Spinouts: Innovation in Action</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-21T11:22:08-06:00" title="Friday, March 21, 2025 - 11:22">Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:22</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/coloradan-startups.png?h=7e0932f9&amp;itok=gX0Gj8y-" width="1200" height="800" alt="Tree branch illustration outlining sustainable entrepreneurship"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/369"> Entrepreneurship </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/333"> Research </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/525" hreflang="en">Chunmei Ban</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/331" hreflang="en">Greg Rieker</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/676" hreflang="en">Se-Hee Lee</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Ҵýƽ is a hub for sustainable entrepreneurship. Spinouts such as Associate Professor Greg Rieker's LongPath Technologies, Professor Se-Hee Lee's Solid Power and Associate Professor Chunmei Ban's Mana Battery are just some of the university's latest successful ventures motivated by protecting the environment. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/coloradan/2025/03/10/sustainable-spinouts-innovation-action`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:22:08 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4401 at /mechanical Ҵýƽ startup Mesa Quantum earns two major grants to improve navigation infrastructure /mechanical/cu-boulder-startup-mesa-quantum <span>Ҵýƽ startup Mesa Quantum earns two major grants to improve navigation infrastructure</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-21T10:45:19-06:00" title="Friday, March 21, 2025 - 10:45">Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:45</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/mesa-quantum.png?h=8282117c&amp;itok=7FqalUjN" width="1200" height="800" alt="Mesa Quantum team group picture"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/369"> Entrepreneurship </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/20"> Honors &amp; Awards </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/333"> Research </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/523" hreflang="en">Svenja Knappe</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>For over 20 years, Associate Research Professor Svenja Knappe has focused on developing miniaturized quantum sensors and systems. Now the technology is helping Ҵýƽ spinout Mesa Quantum commercialize chip-scale quantum solutions that can transform our navigation infrastructure.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/venturepartners/2025/03/10/internal-news/alum-sristy-agrawal-leads-cu-boulder-startup-mesa-quantum-success`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:45:19 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4400 at /mechanical People of color breathe Denver’s smelliest air /mechanical/people-of-color-breathe-denvers-smelliest-air <span>People of color breathe Denver’s smelliest air</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-17T15:17:27-06:00" title="Monday, March 17, 2025 - 15:17">Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:17</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/denver.png?h=aa2687ed&amp;itok=ILLnF17D" width="1200" height="800" alt="Denver, Colorado"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/94"> Air Quality </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/333"> Research </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/431" hreflang="en">Shelly Miller</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>A new Ҵýƽ-led study, headlined by Professor Shelly Miller, shows that Denver residents in marginalized areas of the city are more likely to be exposed to odor emitting facilities. However, these communities are also the least likely to report these odors to the city, a statistic that Miller and her colleagues would like to see change.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/today/2025/03/13/people-color-breathe-denvers-smelliest-air`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:17:27 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4398 at /mechanical Mukherjee, Vance named 2025 RIO Faculty Fellows /mechanical/mukherjee-vance-2025-rio-faculty-fellows <span>Mukherjee, Vance named 2025 RIO Faculty Fellows</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-13T09:53:41-06:00" title="Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 09:53">Thu, 03/13/2025 - 09:53</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/facultyfellows-2025-cohort.jpeg.avif_.png?h=97480331&amp;itok=19fxwTib" width="1200" height="800" alt="The 2025 Rio Faculty Fellows at their annual retreat"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/20"> Honors &amp; Awards </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/443" hreflang="en">Debanjan Mukherjee</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/215" hreflang="en">Marina Vance</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Assistant Professor Debanjan Mukherjee and Associate Professor Marina Vance have both been selected as 2025 RIO Faculty Fellows. The program supports faculty in achieving their research and innovation goals and promotes collaboration through tailored training, experiential learning and leadership development opportunities.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/researchinnovation/2025/03/07/new-rio-faculty-fellows-cohort-continues-legacy-leadership-development-across-campus`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:53:41 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4396 at /mechanical Xiao earns prestigious membership in the National Academy of Inventors /mechanical/xiao-national-academy-inventors-membership <span>Xiao earns prestigious membership in the National Academy of Inventors</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-12T13:16:42-06:00" title="Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 13:16">Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:16</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-image/jianliangxiao.jpg?h=6c83441f&amp;itok=T5N6AZbL" width="1200" height="800" alt="Jianliang Xiao"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/20"> Honors &amp; Awards </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/180"> Mechanics of Materials </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/50"> Micro/Nanoscale </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/457" hreflang="en">Jianliang Xiao</a> </div> <span>Alexander Servantez</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><a href="/mechanical/jianliang-xiao" rel="nofollow"><span>Jianliang Xiao</span></a><span> is a “mechanics of materials” expert launching innovations in soft materials and flexible electronics. His work recently earned him an exclusive spot amongst some of the most successful academic inventors in the world.</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"> <div class="align-center image_style-large_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/jianliangxiao.jpg?itok=bU7KbmfH" width="1500" height="1500" alt="Jianliang Xiao"> </div> </div> <p>Jianliang Xiao, associate professor of mechanical engineering and senior member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).</p></div></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>Xiao, an associate professor in the&nbsp;</span><a href="/mechanical" rel="nofollow"><span>Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering</span></a><span>, has been&nbsp;</span><a href="https://academyofinventors.org/nai-announces-2025-class-of-senior-members/" rel="nofollow"><span>selected as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)</span></a><span>. The program recognizes rising innovators who have had success securing patents, licensing and commercialization for developed technologies that showcase real impact on the welfare of society.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“I am extremely excited and honored to join this group of incredible innovators as a senior member,” said Xiao, who is also affiliated with the&nbsp;</span><a href="/mse/" rel="nofollow"><span>Materials Science and Engineering Program</span></a><span> at Ҵýƽ. “Thank you to the students in my research group for their contributions. We see this not just as recognition, but as stimulation. It encourages us to work harder and make an even greater impact on society in the future.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The induction comes on the heels of two recent patents that Xiao and his team in the&nbsp;</span><a href="/lab/xiao" rel="nofollow"><span>Xiao Research Group</span></a><span> have received. The first is a smart and comfortable in-ear device that can detect signals from the brain and facial area to help diagnose sleep disorders.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The second is a series of wearable electronic systems also designed for health monitoring purposes. Not only can they be worn, but they can also be recycled.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>According to the World Health Organization, a record 62 million tons of electronic waste was produced globally in just 2022 alone. Xiao says this technology has the power to drastically reduce this number and make way for a cleaner global footprint.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Our work is focused on a combination of smart materials and flexible electronics,” Xiao said. “Not only do we have patents for these technologies, but startup companies are working to commercialize them so that, hopefully in a few years, they can make a real impact on people’s lives.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Xiao and his group will continue to fuel their inventive spirit. The team of inventors are actively seeking collaborations with other experts in various disciplines, including healthcare.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>But despite his achievement, Xiao remains steady on one principle: it takes a vast ecosystem to have innovative and entrepreneurial success.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Thank you to the people at the&nbsp;</span><a href="/researchinnovation/" rel="nofollow"><span>Research and Innovation Office</span></a><span> and the&nbsp;</span><a href="/venturepartners/" rel="nofollow"><span>Venture Partners at Ҵýƽ</span></a><span>,” said Xiao. “They have offered tremendous support during my journey and nomination.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This year’s cohort of NAI inductees is the largest since the program’s inception in 2018. Comprised of 162 emerging inventors from institutions across the nation, the collective group is named on over 1,200 U.S. patents.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The 2025 class of senior members will be officially celebrated during the Senior Member Induction Ceremony at NAI’s 14th annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 23-26.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Associate Professor Jianliang Xiao is a “mechanics of materials” expert launching innovations in soft materials and flexible electronics who has been selected as a senior member in the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The program recognizes rising innovators who have had success securing patents, licensing and commercialization for developed technologies that showcase real impact on the welfare of society.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:16:42 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4392 at /mechanical Wiedinmyer on the power, importance of NOAA weather forecasting /mechanical/wiedinmyer-noaa-weather-forecasting <span>Wiedinmyer on the power, importance of NOAA weather forecasting</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-10T10:16:26-06:00" title="Monday, March 10, 2025 - 10:16">Mon, 03/10/2025 - 10:16</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/DSRC-photo-NOAA-3.png?h=e8a55521&amp;itok=V6jMJE3N" width="1200" height="800" alt="Sign of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/94"> Air Quality </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/333"> Research </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/675" hreflang="en">Christine Wiedinmyer</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/617" hreflang="en">The Conversation</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Research Professor Christine Wiedinmyer is an atmospheric expert whose research investigates the impact of air pollutants on air quality, climate and public health. In this article by The Conversation, Wiedinmyer gives a behind-the-scenes look at how NOAA forecasters use technology to predict the weather, and how important they are to the fabric of our everyday life.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://theconversation.com/noaas-vast-public-weather-data-powers-the-local-forecasts-on-your-phone-and-tv-a-private-company-alone-couldnt-match-it-249451`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:16:26 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4394 at /mechanical Robotic bees? These bio-inspired robots redefine the boundaries of autonomy and sustainability /mechanical/bio-inspired-robots-redefine-autonomy-and-sustainability <span>Robotic bees? These bio-inspired robots redefine the boundaries of autonomy and sustainability</span> <span><span>Matthew Cumpton</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-05T15:00:00-07:00" title="Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 15:00">Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/Singh-Lab-Banner_0.jpeg?h=2aeafb17&amp;itok=TYjLc43s" width="1200" height="800" alt="yellow flower (left) autonomous drone (right)"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/333"> Research </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/106"> Robotics and Systems Design </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/671" hreflang="en">Chahat Singh</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/664" hreflang="en">Robotics</a> </div> <span>Madison Seckman</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>With rapid advancements in robotics and AI, the line between science fiction and reality continues to blur. At the heart of this innovation lies a breakthrough: drones designed to solve pressing global challenges, from pollinating crops to navigating wildfire zones.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This vision drives Assistant Professor </span><a href="/mechanical/chahat-singh" rel="nofollow"><span>Chahat Singh</span></a><span>, leader of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://praisecu.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>PRAISe</span></a><span> (Perception, Robotics, AI and Sensing) Lab in the </span><a href="/mechanical/" rel="nofollow"><span>Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering</span></a><span>. With an academic background spanning electronics, robotics, and computer science, Singh is dedicated to exploring the frontiers of bio-inspired robotics and AI in resource-constrained systems.</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"> <div class="align-center image_style-large_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-02/IMG_0281.JPG?itok=jFvaKhJc" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Chahat Singh’s Drone"> </div> </div> <p>Assistant Professor Chahat Singh next to one of his compact and autonomous robotic designs.</p></div></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>Singh’s overarching research question is deceptively simple: What is the minimum amount of computational power, sensor capability, and resources required for small robots to achieve autonomy? This challenge is compounded by the scale of the robots he designs, which are constrained by limited computational capacity and lightweight requirements. They are two to three inches in length and orders of magnitude smaller in terms of physical size and computational power than traditional robots. “We’re working with systems that have 100 times less computing power than a Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot,” Singh explained. “The goal is to achieve autonomy with the bare minimum.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>One of Singh’s most notable projects focuses on autonomous drones for pollination, inspired by the overwhelming loss of honeybee colonies. “The question was whether today’s robotics and AI could fill this gap until we have a more sustainable biological solution,” Singh said. The answer lies in his innovative, lightweight drones that can navigate autonomously through forests and fields without relying on external communication or GPS, making them secure and efficient.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Singh’s current drone model incorporates multiple onboard cameras, which enables it to identify and align with flowers for pollination. The cameras use advanced neural depth-perception algorithms powered by AI-accelerated computers. Many creatures have developed different pupil shapes based on their habitats which allow variations in incoming light and amount of blur to help them determine the depth of objects. “The cameras are inspired by biological systems,” he explained.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-left ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"> <div class="align-center image_style-large_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-02/IMG_0299.JPG?itok=yUSfFgd7" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Chahat Singh’s Plastic "> </div> </div> <p>Singh showcasing the small scale of materials in his robot's design. His goal is to develop autonomous drones with less resources and power than traditional robots.</p></div></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>Singh’s drones are not just technologically advanced—they’re engineering marvels. Built from carbon fiber frames, these drones are lightweight yet robust, weighing around 250 grams. They use lithium ion batteries which are heavy and tend to die quickly, so he has started to look at ways to charge the batteries while the robots are outside.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>To overcome these limitations, Singh has developed a “mother drone” system. The larger drone carries smaller drones to the target area and acts as a mobile charging station. Once deployed, the smaller drones autonomously search for flowers and begin pollination. This approach not only extends operational time but also reduces the energy expenditure of individual drones. “It’s a highly efficient system that mirrors natural ecosystems,” Singh said.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>While the pollination drones have gathered attention, Singh’s research has broader implications. His team is working on compressing advanced AI models, such as language and vision models, to operate on resource-constrained systems. “Imagine a robot navigating a forest during a wildfire,” Singh said. “It needs to make decisions on the spot, without internet access or pre-programmed instructions. That’s the next frontier—embedding foundational AI models into small, autonomous robots.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Singh’s vision extends to deploying fleets of robots for tasks like firefighting, disaster response, and ecological monitoring. By creating swarms of cost-effective, autonomous robots, he aims to revolutionize industries that rely on expensive, large-scale systems. “Smaller robots are not just cool—they’re necessary,” he emphasized. “They offer safety, robustness, and cost-effectiveness.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Despite the groundbreaking nature of his work, he is committed to open-source principles. “I believe in openness because this research is for the greater good,” he said. Singh has already shared software for drone operation and plans to release additional resources to empower other researchers and innovators.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>When asked about his favorite part of the research, Singh highlighted the hope it brings for the future. “Whether it’s addressing ecological crises or enhancing technology, I want to create robot systems that are safe, innovative and sustainable,” he said. “This is about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible while respecting the natural world.”</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Assistant Professor Chahat Singh is pioneering advancements in bio-inspired robotics and resource-constrained AI. His work focuses on developing small, autonomous drones capable of solving global challenges, such as pollinating crops and navigating wildfire zones.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-03/Singh-Lab-Banner.jpeg?itok=I3Kk_8SI" width="1500" height="1000" alt="yellow flower (left), robotic drone (right)"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Matthew Cumpton 4376 at /mechanical Meet 5 types of robots with living body parts /mechanical/5-robots-living-body-parts <span>Meet 5 types of robots with living body parts</span> <span><span>Alexander Jame…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-03T12:09:09-07:00" title="Monday, March 3, 2025 - 12:09">Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:09</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/mechanical/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/1030_living_robots_jellyfish_AngelaFan_illustration_0.jpg?h=8c1d2114&amp;itok=_RCYkh9Y" width="1200" height="800" alt="Robotic jellyfish illustration"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/14"> All News </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/658"> Design </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/339"> Faculty </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/333"> Research </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/106"> Robotics and Systems Design </a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/622"> homepage news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/659" hreflang="en">Design</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/631" hreflang="en">Faculty</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/391" hreflang="en">Homepage News</a> <a href="/mechanical/taxonomy/term/661" hreflang="en">Nicole Xu</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Living organisms have evolved across the span of millions of years to do things that are nearly impossible even for today's machines. But what happens when you combine biology and engineering to create more capable robots? Assistant Professor Nicole Xu shares her lab's efforts to create the next generation of cyborg jellyfish explorers.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.snexplores.org/article/5-biohybrid-robots-living-tech`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:09:09 +0000 Alexander James Servantez 4390 at /mechanical