The latest TechTalks focused on mobility. It's more than roads and cars; mobility is the systems that move people and goods.
If mobility is more than transportation, then we need more than traditional paths to move the field forward. Whether it's leading tests in Lake Superior in our backyard, improving powertrain energy efficiency in the lab, or testing autonomous vehicles "at the end of the earth" in Keweenaw winters, Michigan Tech is ready to take on the challenge.
Mobility TechTalks 2017
TechTalks are rapid-paced samplings of work from a number of faculty; they showcase both published and unpublished work. In this special session, seven presenters shared their mobility research in four slides in four minutes. So, just what is mobility?
Today's speakers include: @NinaMahmoudian, Tim Havens, Guy Meadows, @luciagauchia, @philart77, @jpbos, Pasi Lautala, and Jeff Naber #mtulive pic.twitter.com/N7B8wObbkT
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Welcome to another @mturesearch forum. 7 speakers. 4 minutes each. #mtulive #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/r4Nq1xQSO9
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
This time, all presenters are aligning around #mobility. What is mobility anyway? #mtulive #mturesearchforum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Mobility: movement of people & goods. Where is it going? #driverlesscars #underwaterdrones #autonomoustrains #electriccars #mturesearchforum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Presenters
From under the sea to cars to cockpits to rails, mobility is about more than transportation. Solving challenges in mobility research requires creative interdisciplinary solutions.
Nina Mahmoudian
Department of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
@NinaMahmoudian from @NASLabMTU & @mtuMEEM: Persistent Operation of Mobile Robots #MTUResearchForum #mtulive pic.twitter.com/h3MOij91rw
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Mobility w/ #drones @NASlab. Air, ground, underwater--coordinating robots in complex environments #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/bxPv75zaSs
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Tim Havens
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tim Havens (https://t.co/0zRSMShht5) from @mtuECE & #PRIMELab: Multi-sensor Fusion on Mobile Platforms #MTUResearchForum #mtulive #mobility pic.twitter.com/ad2ElvrtQv
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Tim Havens from @ICC_MTU focuses on sensing problems: hardware, signal processing, UAVs #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/1emDz8mwHo
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Philart Jeon
Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Computer Science
@philart77 from @tri_MLab (https://t.co/QBlhxm8Qca): Multimodal Interaction in Connected and Automated Vehicles #MTUResearchForum #mtulive pic.twitter.com/W8T7yEpC2A
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
From the @tri_MLab, researcher @philart77 works on the human factors of tech. Like driving when angry. #mturesearch #mobility pic.twitter.com/G53RjmJdf8
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Lucia Gauchia
Departments of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics, Electrical and Computer Engineering
@luciagauchia from #E3SLab (https://t.co/mEAxkWvKGH): Batteries In-n-Out: Multiple Lives Mobility #MTUResearchForum #mtulive #mobility pic.twitter.com/GEtlEEIC2h
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Batteries don't really die. @luciagauchia says they have a second life. More useful than zombies, FYI. #mturesearch pic.twitter.com/ZTCZTjWELJ
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Specifically, battery testing can be inspired by ecological studies @luciagauchia @mtuMEEM @mtuECE #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/iIWBM63KHu
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Pasi Lautala
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program
Pasi Lautala from @michigantechCEE: #Mobility & Safety: Do drivers behave as engineers want them to behave? #MTUResearchForum #mtulive pic.twitter.com/qMLMQHNLme
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Good reminder from Pasi Lautila: even w/ #AutonomousVehicles, we rely on people for safety. How to engineer better choices? #mturesearch pic.twitter.com/PmG6sS6tK4
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Guy Meadows
Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Great Lakes Research Institute
Guy Meadows from the #GLRC (https://t.co/csIxbFnWXo): Autonomy On and In the Sea #MTUResearchForum #mtulive #mobility pic.twitter.com/a0mdyQYdjf
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
The inspiration for Guy Meadow's flying and swimming AUV's: pelicans w/ powerful take off and "controlled crash" landings #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/ukbO1F3VYI
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Jeremy Bos
Department of Electrical an Computer Engineerin
@jpbos from @mtuECE (https://t.co/bzOrFmIBW1): Autonomy at the End of the Earth #MTUResearchForum #mtulive #mobility pic.twitter.com/7PotV8b5dq
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
@jpbos starts w/ "how safe are #AutonomousVehicles?" Well... "not all miles are created equal." Need more nuance in design. #mturesearch pic.twitter.com/cnAPghkLxs
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
So a call from @jpbos: Autonomy at the Ends of Earth. Perfect for @michigantech #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/j7CpahlqlQ
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Jeff Naber
Department of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics, Advanced Power System (APS) Labs
And to wrap up: Jeff Naber from #APSLab & @mtuMEEM (https://t.co/KWfhnAiwzW) #MTUResearchForum #mtulive #mobility
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
"Mobility is not just about transportation." Jeff Naber says this @Ford commercial captures it. https://t.co/KPyiPOtMdZ #mturesearchforum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Getting the word out. Here's what we do (and what we need) for mobility research @michigantech #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/2HZMGQYPa8
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
Closing Thoughts
If mobility is more than transportation, then we need more than traditional paths to move the field forward. Whether it's leading tests in Lake Superior in our backyard, improving powertrain energy efficiency in the lab, or testing autonomous vehicles "at the end of the earth" in Keweenaw winters, Michigan Tech is ready to take on the challenge.
Thanks to all our presenters! #mturesearchforum pic.twitter.com/KqnMdIfegj
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) February 21, 2017
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