Research News

Experts from around the world gathered at Duke for the first Advanced Multifunctional Metamaterials Workshop to shape the future of the field

The Harnessing Data for Materials Symposium brought together researchers working on AI and machine learning tools to accelerate advancements in materials science.

New approach to devices that manipulate small particles with acoustic waves could enable enhanced abilities

Researchers at Duke University have developed a polymer that can be used in commercial 3D printers without solvent, leading to major advantages across different applications.

Researchers give robots a sense of touch by “listening” to vibrations, allowing them to identify materials, understand shapes and recognize objects just like human hands

Engineers are facing more ethical dilemmas in their professional lives than ever before. Students need to be taught how to handle them

No matter how clean our technologies become, people must be persuaded to use them to make a difference

Duke researchers are pursuing robots that learn like humans, help perform delicate surgeries, and look after crewed space flights.

A three-decade quest by Michael Rubinstein spanning multiple institutions has made the North Carolina Research Triangle into a hub of new scientific study

Cheng’s work focuses on dexterous manipulation in robotics, emphasizing the need for robotic systems that can handle diverse complicated manual tasks

New faculty member Joanna Deaton brings expertise in the field of medical robotics and advances in surgical tools

Tony Jun Huang and colleagues have developed a platform that uses sound waves to sort viruses from other compounds in a liquid.