A fourth-year finance major in the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania has developed a prototype for a rope-climbing, ground-controlled robotic arborist system that allows tree care workers to stay on the ground. Penn President J Larry Jameson has announced Margaret Zhu, who founded Serpent Robotics to further develop the device, as a recipient of the 2026 … [Read more...] about A robotic solution for safer tree trimming
Education
Engineering students design field-ready solution for exertional heat stroke
A team of Rice University engineering students is developing a portable cooling system to manage exertional heat stroke (EHS). Severe heat stress can be life-threatening, even for people in peak physical health: if the core temperature of an athlete competing in hot and humid conditions rises above 40°C, the window to act is short. ‘Thirty minutes can lead to central nervous … [Read more...] about Engineering students design field-ready solution for exertional heat stroke
University of Edinburgh opens new flagship engineering centre
The University of Edinburgh has officially opened a major new state-of-the-art engineering facility that it says will transform education, research and industry collaboration. The Engineering Forum will support experiential learning and research in fields such as renewable energy systems and future electronics. Located at the King’s Buildings campus in the south of the city, … [Read more...] about University of Edinburgh opens new flagship engineering centre
Biomimicry course helps to inspire medical engineering students
A researcher in the biomedical engineering department at Texas A&M University is using a scaffolded, inquiry-based biomimicry course to inspire students to design solutions by learning from nature. Charles Patrick, professor of practice, has demonstrated that learning outcomes improved through an approach that allowed students to practice design throughout … [Read more...] about Biomimicry course helps to inspire medical engineering students
IMechE launches project specification contest for its Design Challenge
The Institution of Mechanical Engineering has launched a competition to create the project specifications for a new device for its Design Challenge, an annual competition for engineering and engineering sciences students from universities and university technical colleges (UTCs). For 2027, the Design Challenge Steering Committee is looking for innovative projects that could … [Read more...] about IMechE launches project specification contest for its Design Challenge