Berg | Engineering

Abstract: Robotics is the study of robots interacting in the physical world through sensing, perception, planning, and interacting. However, robotics is about about so much more than just a robot. This presentation will highlight the many aspects...

Abstract: Since 2016, Atlas has been changing the idea of what robots can do with YouTube hits such as “What’s new, Atlas?”, where it backflipped its way to 19M views, as well as showcasing its latest dance moves in “Do You Love Me?”. Tune in to ...

Abstract: Accurate simulations of combustion and reacting fluid flows require complex, multi-step chemical kinetic models for describing the coupled chemical reactions. These models are often large and mathematically stiff, and contribute to the ...

Abstract: Insects walk on water, snakes slither and fish swim. Animals move with astounding grace, speed and versatility, but how do they do it and what can we learn from them? From the incredible efficiency of the wet dog shake to colonies of an...

Abstract: The field of indoor air quality continually grows to accommodate novel pollutant sources as they are developed. Office equipment such as laser printers and photocopiers are known to emit volatile and particulate air pollutants, especia...

Abstract: This talk will focus on how a Lagrangian perspective on dynamics is used to capture the time evolution of complex systems, e.g., granular flows, fluid-solid interaction problems, etc. In this context, the aspects that turn out to be mor...

Abstract: Competitive rowing highly values boat position and velocity data for real-time feedback during training, racing and post-training analysis. The ubiquity of smartphones with embedded position (GPS) and motion (accelerometer) sensors moti...

Abstract: The barriers to creating electronics have never been lower. With a computer, an internet connection, a credit card, and a few hundred bucks, anyone can get started creating electronics. Business folks want electronics in everything, but...

Abstract: The traditional roles of industrial designers and mechanical engineers has changed dramatically in the past decade, the relationship between the two has become even more intertwined and inseparable. A great engineer thinks like an indus...

Abstract: In this talk, Professor Laura Albert will discuss how to protect critical information technology (IT) infrastructure using industrial and systems engineering methods. Critical IT infrastructure is vulnerable to risks that can be introdu...

Abstract: Surgical robots enjoy widespread adoption. This provides opportunities to augment the art of surgery with more rigorous, quantitative science, giving rise to the field of computational surgery. Such opportunities may help tackle long-st...

Abstract: “Why You Can Stand on the Floor” is in large part due to the mechanics of your musculo-skeletal system, and is the primary research focus of the Bone and Joint Biomechanics (BJB) Laboratory. Osteoporosis (OP) is a debilitating disease o...

Abstract: Over a lifespan of approximately 70 years, bone withstands millions of loading cycles from muscle forces with incredible resilience to fatigue. However, the mechanisms driving bone formation, organization, and strength are yet to be ful...

Abstract: As global population continues to increase and consumers become more affluent, there is growing demand for both electricity and consumer products. However, in recent decades, consumers have become more aware of the negative environmenta...

Abstract: In dental restorations, debonding between the tooth and restoration causes critical failure. Dental composites are comprised of micron sized, spherical glass beads embedded in a UV curable polymer matrix. The evolution of the stiffness ...