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Autonomous Vehicles

Laura SchmittJuly 23, 2021

FXB Fellow Davoudi’s PhD research could enhance autonomous operation of urban delivery drones

The highly coveted FXB Fellowship is given to exceptional Aerospace Engineering PhD students to support their research on the analysis and design of flight vehicles. Meet recent graduate and FXB Fellow Behdad Davoudi.

Michigan Aerospace EngineeringDecember 10, 2020

The future of autonomous aircraft

Catch up with Professor Ella Atkins, the director of U-M’s Autonomous Aerospace Systems (A2SYS) Lab, and hear from her about autonomous flight systems and its implications.

Kate McAlpineSeptember 20, 2019

Roofing drone nails down shingles

Automated drone does work at the same speed as a novice roofer, researcher says.

Nicole Casal MooreSeptember 24, 2018

‘2001: A Space Odyssey:’ From science fiction to science fact

Does science drive science fiction? Or is it the opposite? Three leading researchers explored this question in a panel discussion Friday, Sept. 21 – part of Michigan Engineering’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The panel preceded a screening of the film with live orchestral and choral accompaniment. Michigan Engineering and […]

Nicole Casal MooreMarch 29, 2018

M-Air autonomous aerial vehicle outdoor lab opens

Michigan Engineering now hosts advanced robotics facilities for land, air, sea, and space.

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