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How to get a robot collective to act like a smart material
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology.
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Black Student Stories: Akinwole Akinbolagbe
Thursday, February 13, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, the COE spoke with a handful of Black students who represent the next generation of innovators and leaders in engineering.
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UCSB Researchers Solve A Fluid -Mechanics Mystery
Monday, February 3, 2025
Seven years ago, UC Santa Barbara researchers caught an unexpected phenomenon on film: A pool of red dye that somehow “knew” how to solve a maze filled with milk.
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PECASE Award for Elliot Hawkes
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
He is recognized for his “vine” robots and record-setting
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Convergence Magazine
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The latest issue of Convergence magazine is out! Read how CoE faculty and staff have responded during the COVID-19 pandemic, major awards received by CoE faculty, and a range of innovative research that demonstrates the college’s commitment to creating a better world
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