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From Balto to Blizzard, robots roam campus—with more to come. Because Huskies can't get enough of drones, droids, and everything in between. With multiple robotics courses now being offered and a new ...

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The renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks has revealed how he believes humanoid robots will develop in the coming years, and his suggestions may surprise you. Brooks, an AI pioneer and entrepreneur known ...

Bring your engineering and computing skills to life by stepping into the future of innovation with a minor in robotics at Michigan Tech. This 27-credit minor equips students across STEM disciplines ...

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In microgravity, legs do not do much. Orbit Robotics’ Helios replaces them with four arms built for movement and station work.