Faculty in MnRI and the Department of American Indian Studies partner for a new project
July 1, 2020
‘Mixed Reality Spatial Interaction for Diverse Communities’ project is revised, with additionally MnRI funding, in order to get technology into community hands while accounting for pandemic
10 Best Colleges To Study Robotics Engineering
May 14, 2020
The University of Minnesota ranks fourth.
UMN MnRI scientists to build automated robotics system for sanitation and disinfection
April 24, 2020
In a project led by CSE and Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) personnel, the DISTROY Robotics system will be capable of remotely sanitizing and disinfecting commercial environments, such as
With MnRI assistance, UMN Robotics student group to develop a robot that administers medical care
April 24, 2020
Members of the UMN Robotics Student group, led by Amalia Schwartzwald, have started to develop a robot capable of operating in ER, checking for fever or a cough, and much more. The Minnesota Robotics
Prof. Tim Kowalewski honored as McKnight Presidential Fellow
March 31, 2020
MnRI faculty Prof. Tim Kowalewski is a 2020 recipient of the McKnight Presidential Fellow Program.
Recipients named for 2020 Minnesota Robotics Institute Seed Grants
February 13, 2020
MnRI Seed Grants funding was released earlier this week, marking the first wave of funding for individual proposals.
University of Minnesota professor developing 'smart' bike to increase cyclist safety
February 4, 2020
A University of Minnesota professor is trying to re-engineer bike safety by developing a safer bike.
State Patrol warns of using cruise control during winter after truck rolls down I-35 embankment
January 31, 2020
The State Patrol says there were no serious injuries, but used it as an example of why drivers shouldn't use cruise control during the winter.
Maria L. Gini Selected as ACM Fellow
December 12, 2019
The accomplishments of the 2019 ACM Fellows underpin the technologies that define the digital age and greatly impact our professional and personal lives. This years' crop of fellows includes
Researchers invent shape-changing textiles powered only by body heat
October 30, 2019
Technology has significant implications for medical, aerospace, and commercial applications
Coming soon to a pasture near you: A tractor with a mind of its own
September 9, 2019
University of Minnesota team, Toro researchers are developing a robotic mower for farmers.
VIDEO: University of Minnesota reports breakthrough in 3-D printing for spinal cord repair
August 9, 2019
University of Minnesota engineers and medical researchers have created a groundbreaking 3D-printed device that could help patients with long-term spinal cord injuries regain some function.