This Creepy Blob Robot Will Keep Going Even if You Break Its Legs
While Argus looks like a sea urchin, Boyuan Chen and his lab took cues from physics, not biology.
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Duke Hosts NAE Regional Meeting Focused on Aviation
Leading experts in aerospace from industry and academia gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the quickly evolving aviation industry.
Emerging Technologies and Commercial Opportunities in Aerospace
Day three of the NAE regional meeting held at Duke featured engaging discussions centered on industry opportunities for technology adoption and capital investments.
Exploring Technological Advancements in Aircraft Design
The second session on day 1 of the NAE regional meeting held at Duke looked at ambitious ideas of aircraft design to solve challenges in commercial aviation.
Introducing Argus, a Robot With 20 Legs and Eyes Built to Move and See in Any Direction Instantly
A robot being developed at Duke University is almost ready to face the world, in any direction.
Omnidirectional, Sea-Urchin-Like Robot Defies Traditional Designs
Duke engineers introduce Argus, a robot with no front, no back and 20 eyes, as proof-of-concept for a new design principle called dynamic symmetry.
Duke Engineering Student Leads Collaborative Climate Solutions in Energy, Sustainability and Geothermal Innovation
Mechanical engineering senior Ben Verlander developed his passion for renewable energy innovation through interdisciplinary learning, student leadership, and hands-on industry projects during his time at Duke.
New AI Manufacturing Course Launches for Engineers
A new “AI in Manufacturing” course gives students hands-on experience and industry insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way products are designed, built and delivered.
Duke Engineering Celebrates the Class of 2026
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Duke Engineering celebrated over 1,200 graduates from its various programs.
Inspiring Future Engineers with NC SciFest
Through interactive experiments, colorful demos and lively conversations, MEMS and other Duke engineering departments welcomed local families for a day of hands-on discovery.
Tony Jun Huang Wins ASME Worcester Reed Warner Medal
Huang was recognized for his field-defining contributions to surface acoustic wave microfluidics and the permanent literature of engineering.
Incubator at Duke University Empowering Startups, Entrepreneurial Dreams
From 3D printed braces used by the NFL to a gel that can help regrow bones, all kinds of innovations are coming out of a Duke incubator called the BRiDGE.