Classical Indian dance is teaching robots how to move and use their hands

Hands move constantly during conversation. They signal emotion, stress a point, and form full languages such as American Sign Language. Behind this everyday motion lies a complex challenge. Each human hand has more than 20 degrees of freedom. Yet the nervous system controls these movements with speed and ease. Researchers at the University of Maryland, […]

New infrastructure approach could save millions

As President Biden’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan places the nation’s infrastructure in the spotlight, new research from the University of Georgia suggests states can save money and extend the life of their bridges by taking a fresh approach to how they prioritize maintenance. Current national strategies for bridge maintenance favor replacement over maintenance. A […]