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Mechanical engineering

'Father of medical robotics'
Published Sept-Oct 2014
Computer scientist Russ Taylor helped create breakthroughs in computer-assisted brain, spinal, eye, ear, nose, throat surgeries / Gazette
Sleuthing subs
Published Aug 4, 2014
Underwater robots monitor water quality, keep tabs on pollutants
On the move
Cancer's propulsion system
Published May 1, 2014
Water-based 'engine' helps tumor cells move through tight spaces in the body, study shows
Slick research
Damage control
Published April 15, 2014 Video
Engineers study oil spills in hopes of preventing a repeat of Deepwater Horizon disaster
Juggle fever
No clowning around
Published Feb 11, 2014 Video
Hopkins researchers study juggling to gain insight into how we move
Journey to innovation
Published Jan-Feb 2014
Johns Hopkins student teams tackle engineering challenges in the developing world / Gazette
No crack team
On target
Published Dec 6, 2013
Student-built Perpetual Motion on target in annual Mousetraps and Rubber Bands engineering contest
Fish Tale
Movement mystery solved
Published Nov 4, 2013
Discovery may enhance designs, control systems for small robots that fly, swim, move on mechanical legs
Print shop
High-tech toy
Published Nov 2013
If you can dream it, JHU Engineering's machine shops can make it with 3-D printer / Gazette
Program note
JHU adds master's in robotics
Published Oct 22, 2013
Program created to help address growing need for engineers with expertise to design, deploy advanced robotics systems