Prof. Jake Abbott receives funding for two-handed large-workspace haptic interface
The Utah Robotics Center recently added two 7-degree-of-freedom Quanser HD^2 haptic interfaces to the shared Large Robotics Lab (valued at $191,800). This equipment purchase was made possible with an award from the University of Utah Research Instrumentation Fund, lead by Prof. Jake Abbott, combined with generous academic discounts from Quanser. A haptic interface is a robotic force-feedback human-input device used to interact with virtual environments and teleoperate remote robotic systems. The haptic interface system will support research from robot-assisted retinal microsurgery to robotics for nuclear applications and nuclear facilities. The new equipment will be shared by the Robotics faculty in the Department...
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Computer Vision Faculty Search in School of Computing
School of Computing – Tenure-Track Faculty Position Openings The School of Computing at the University of Utah seeks applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2016. Exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered. Applications in all areas of computer science are encouraged, but the School is particularly interested in the following areas of expertise: Computer vision Computer security Computer architecture The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research I Institution, and the School of Computing is an exciting, growing school with a 50-year history of excellence in computer science education,...
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New mechanical engineering building dedication featured F-35 flight simulator in Utah Large Robotics Lab
As part of the dedication ceremonies for the new home of mechanical engineering, the Rio Tinto Kennecott Mechanical Engineering Building (or MEK for short), a Lockheed Martin F-35 flight simulator was on display in the Utah Large Robotics Lab. The simulator was available to those interested in experiencing some of the capabilities of America’s new fighter jet. Read more here: http://www.sltrib.com/home/3034548-155/i-flew-americas-new-fighter-jet ...
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