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Turning Tools Into Co-Workers
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 04/02/2013


A dancing robot is nothing new. A quick search on YouTube will yield videos of robots dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” “Gangnam Style,” the “Macarena,” and more. But instead of programming a robot to copy an existing dance, Amy LaViers, a Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is defining the various styles of human movement and creating algorithms to reproduce them on a humanoid robot.

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Aerial Platform Supports Development of Lightweight Sensors for UAVs
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 01/30/2013

(GTRI: Atlanta, GA) -- A research team at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is developing an airborne testing capability for sensors, communications devices, and other airborne payloads. This aerial test bed, called the GTRI Airborne Unmanned Sensor System (GAUSS), is based on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) made by Griffon Aerospace and modified by GTRI.

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Facilitating Human Control of Remote Robots
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 10/02/2012

Using a novel method of integrating video technology and familiar control devices, a research team from the Georgia Institute of Technology is developing a technique to simplify remote control of robotic devices.

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Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 08/07/2012

(GA Tech: Atlanta) -- Dive into lean thinking with our Aug. 21, 2012, Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion. Apply lean thinking tools and techniques that impact profits, lead time, inventory, quality, and customers.

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New Data Visualization Tool Helps Find the ‘Unknown Unknowns’
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 08/07/2012

A  research team at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has developed a software tool that enables users to perform in-depth analysis of modeling and simulation data, then visualize the results on-screen. The new data analysis and visualization tool offers improved ease of use compared to similar tools, the researchers say, and could be readily adapted for use with existing data sets in a variety of disciplines.

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Magnetic Testing Process Helps Ensure Reliability of Microelectronic Devices
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 04/13/2012

Taking advantage of the force generated by magnetic repulsion, researchers have developed a new technique for measuring the adhesion strength between thin films of materials used in microelectronic devices, photovoltaic cells, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).

The fixtureless and noncontact technique, known as the magnetically actuated peel test (MAPT), could help ensure the long-term reliability of electronic devices, and assist designers in improving resistance to thermal and mechanical stresses.

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Respect for People: The Harada Method at Georgia Tech’s Lean Consortium
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 04/11/2012

(Georgia Tech: Atlanta) -- Learn about the evolution of lean from the factory floor to human development at Georgia Tech’s annual Lean Consortium. This year’s event, “Respect for the People,” will be held May 10, 2012, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. EDT at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway. This seminar focuses on becoming more competitive by incorporating the Harada Method into your organization through linking the development of people to your organization’s success.

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Innovations That Expand U.S. Industrial Capabilities
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 04/02/2012

In a busy laboratory at the Fuller E. Callaway Jr. Manufacturing Research Center, a researcher from the Georgia Tech School of Mechanical Engineering is using a novel digital technology to cast complex metal parts directly from computer designs, dramatically reducing both development and manufacturing time.

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Model Analyzes Shape-Memory Alloys
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 02/17/2012

Recent earthquake damage has exposed the vulnerability of existing structures to strong ground movement. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, researchers are analyzing shape-memory alloys for their potential use in constructing seismic-resistant structures.

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Plate Size, Color Can Lead People to Over-Serve Food
By: Georgia Institute of Technology 12/21/2011

(Georgia Tech: Atlanta) -- With the holiday season upon us—and all the festive food it brings—people should know that the color contrast between dinnerware and what’s placed on top can affect how much we serve ourselves and consume, according a Georgia Tech College of Management researcher.

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