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Latest Past Events

Seminar: Advancing Miniature Soft Robotics Towards Complex Fluidic Environments

Biomedical Sciences Building T208 1960 East-West Rd, Honolulu

Dr. Tianlu Wang Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering UHM *In-person (BIOMD T208) & via Zoom* Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 235 549 0320 Passcode: ORE Soft robotics represents a rapidly advancing field in which machines are constructed from flexible, compliant materials and structures that allow safer, more adaptive interactions with living systems and the environment. In this seminar, I will present our recent progress in the design, fabrication, modeling, and control of small-scale bio-inspired soft robots, drawing inspiration from animals including larval fish, jellyfish, and inchworms. These advances enable novel modes of locomotion and functions in fluidic environments that are

Seminar: PacMar Technologies Company Overview

Holmes Hall 243 2540 Dole Street, Honolulu

Charlie Field Lead Engineer at PacMar Technologies *In-person (HOLM243) & via Zoom* Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 890 6867 4318 Passcode: ORE PacMar Technologies is a leader in developing cutting-edge solutions in the defense and maritime industries. The company was founded in 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii with a focus on developing advanced ships to improve passenger ride quality, reduce operator injury, and improve hull efficiency. These engineering capabilities quickly led to innovations in hydrodynamic simulations, novel hull form designs, cutting edge motion control systems, and advanced marine prototype fabrication and testing. PacMar Technologies has since grown into a diversified technology