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WPI robot helps power Hollywood movie "Rule Breakers"

If you see the new movie Rule Breakers, look for a robot developed in 2022 by a student and professor from the robotics engineering program. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported on the student research work that drew movie producers to the program; and ultimately led to WPI's unique contribution to the film about Afghanistan’s first all-female robotics team and its inspiring journey to international competitions.

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Telegram.com
WPI engineers use origami to create human-friendly robotic arm

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Spectrum News 1 visited WPI's Soft Robotics Lab to report on new National Science Foundation-funded research underway to develop a flexible robotic arm for wheelchair users. Spectrum News outlets in several markets across the country, including Columbus, Ohio, Syracuse, NY, and Austin, Texas, also broadcast coverage of the technology. 

Also featured in: Spectrum News 1 | CBS Boston
The Engineer
Soft robotic arm to put objects in reach for wheelchair users

The Engineer reported on WPI's work under a National Science Foundation award to develop an origami-inspired flexible robot arm for wheelchair users.

WBZ News Radio 1030
WPI Explores Robots In The Workplace

WBZ News Radio interviewed Cagdas Onal, associate professor of mechanical engineering about a $3m NSF grant WPI received to study how humans and robots can co-exist in the workplace.

Worcester Business Journal
WPI receives $3M to study human-robot workplace interaction

The Worcester Business Journal reported on WPI receiving $3 million from the National Science Foundation to study human-robot interaction in the workplace. Eight WPI researchers are involved: Cagdas Onal (principal investigator), Yunus Telliel, Jeanine Skorinko, Winston Soboyejo, Jing Xiao, Pratap Rao, Soussan Djamasbi and Jane Li. 

 

Metro International
These researchers are creating snake-like robots to help search-and-rescue efforts

Professors Cagdas Onal and Jie Fu are featured for developing autonomous snake-like robots that could support search-and-rescue teams.

ASME
Haptic Glove Creates Realistic Force Response

Referring to him as a “leader in haptic technology,” the American Society of Mechanical Engineers featured Cagdas Onal, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, in the article.  “Many potential applications exist, including prosthetic/orthotic devices, wearable technologies, robotic collaborators/assistants, elder care, and systems that augment human performance,” Onal said.