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The Robotics Department at the University of Michigan is creating the next generation of robotics and roboticists as force-multipliers for the benefit of society.

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Instagram1/14/2026

Each year, the FIRST Alumni and Mentors Network at Michigan (@thefamnm) challenge themselves to build a robot in three days (Ri3D). This starts right after the @first_official_ Competition Kickoff, where they host 200 students on @uofmichigan North ...

Robotics Seminar: Emily Cross
YouTube1/13/2026

Robotics Seminar: Emily CrossOn December 15, 2025, Emily Cross presented “Social robotics is not (just) about machines, it's about people: Psychology's role ...

12/5/2025

Don't worry if you haven't paid attention this semester, here's your cheatsheet for what's happened this Fall! Including: - Soft origami robots - Scaling up microsurgery - Exploring Mars with ground penetrating radar https://t.co/jkNLzTdEKd

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