
mechanical engineering
Temperature Variation Could Help New Touchscreen Technology Simulate Virtual Shapes
Mar 1, 2022 • 3 min. readTexas A&M researchers are working to show it is possible to mimic the unique mechanical and thermal sensations associated with different surface textures and shapes.
Texas A&M doctoral student Shawanee’ Patrick is pursuing research that focuses on developing and refining walking assistive devices.
Adaptive Swarm Robotics Could Revolutionize Smart Agriculture
Nov 15, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers are working to establish a configurable, adaptive and scalable swarm system consisting of unmanned ground and aerial robots designed to assist in collaborative smart agriculture tasks.
New Battery Technology Could Power Wearable, Self-Sustaining Fever Detector
Oct 12, 2021 • 3 min. readA Texas A&M researcher and students hope to harness the thermal energy generated by body heat to power a small, electronic device capable of detecting fever in the wearer.
Texas A&M researchers are advancing technology that could give touch devices the ability to mimic the feeling of physical objects.
The water-based nanocoatings developed by a Texas A&M researcher can add fire and UV-light protection and chemical recognition capabilities to uniforms.
More Efficient, Superfast Charging Lithium Batteries Closer To Markets
Aug 10, 2021 • 3 min. readThe Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s Office of Commercialization and Entrepreneurship has supported the launch of a lithium-based battery technology startup.
Optimizing Phase Change Materials Could Reduce Power Plant Water Consumption
Jul 28, 2021 • 4 min. readTrillions of gallons of water are used annually to prevent power plants from overheating. A Texas A&M research group is looking into alternative methods of cooling steam turbines.
Upcycling Plastic Waste Into High-Performing Mechanical Lubricants
Jul 26, 2021 • 3 min. readNew research could mean fewer adverse impacts from plastic waste and cheaper lubricants used in vehicles and industrial activities.
Applying Quantum Mechanics To Human And Machine Decision-Making
Jul 8, 2021 • 3 min. readResearchers at Texas A&M are determining if it's possible for semi-autonomous vehicles to interpret situations in a way resembling the human decision-making process.