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How can robots learn to “read” human movement? NAU researchers are exploring the answer
Think about two people moving a table together. Without saying much, or sometimes anything at all, they can adjust their movements, anticipate what the other person is trying to do and work together to get the job done. Or think about dancing with a partner. A small shift in movement or pressure can communicate where you are going next. These seemingly simple interactions point to a complex question: How do humans communicate information about movement through nonverbal cues, and could…
Outstanding New-student in the Robotics and Mechatronics Program (ON-RAMP) Award
Outstanding New-student in the Robotics and Mechatronics Program (ON-RAMP) Award Take the first step toward an exciting future in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering. We can’t wait to see the innovative ideas and experiences you bring to NAU! Celebrating Incoming Student Excellence in Robotics The Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (MRE) program at Northern Arizona University is proud to announce the ON-RAMP Award, recognizing exceptional incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in robotics prior to joining NAU. Award Info and Highlights…
NAU bioengineer develops 3-D simulations of sneezing, coughing to help motivate social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic
From NAU News on May 13 , 2020 Not convinced yet that keeping your distance and wearing a mask is worth the trouble? Perhaps scientific evidence to the contrary will help. Amir Arzani, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is director of the Cardiovascular Biomechanics Lab, which studies the mechanisms behind initiation and progression of different cardiovascular diseases, developing computational models that can capture the multiscale and multiphysics nature of cardiovascular disease. “In my lab, we routinely use a 3-D computer modeling technique…