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Robotics

The robot spans across railroad tracks on a metal frame and is equipped with cameras and sensors
On track
First response robot
Published July 29, 2016
Remote system developed at APL can assess railway accidents, detect potential hazards
Bot building
Robots that fly, swim, fetch, and drive
Published May 12, 2016
Students in robotics class wrap up, demo independent design projects
Industrial technology
Task masters
Published May 6, 2016 Video
Student team's task robot takes top prize at industrial technology trade fair in Germany
STAR surgeon
Published May 6, 2016
Computer scientist programs robot to perform autonomous 'soft tissue' surgery
Bandit the (animated) dolphin
Brain games
Immersive rehabilitation for stroke victims
Published Nov 17, 2015
'Bandit's Shark Showdown' may change how stroke victim rebuild their motor skills / The New Yorker
Tiny dancers
Giant leap for robotics?
Published Oct 20, 2015 Video
Researchers study spider crickets' aerial acrobatics in hopes of building better robots
RECOGNITION
Taylor wins Honda Prize
Published Sept 29, 2015
Medical robotics pioneer honored with prestigious Japanese award
Students prepare sailboat to race
Robot regatta
Sink or swim assignment
Published Dec 11, 2014
Engineering students use sensors, actuators to help steer model sailboats
Sleuthing subs
Published Aug 4, 2014
Underwater robots monitor water quality, keep tabs on pollutants
Top 10 times two
Published July 23, 2014
JHU's creative writing, robotics programs recognized on top 10 lists