LNP Research from the Mitchell Lab is Highlighted in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Mike Mitchell, PhD, was interviewed recently by the Philadelphia Inquirer about his cutting-edge research in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), which are crucial for delivering mRNA into the body's cells.
Exyn Technologies Pioneers Drone Software for GPS-denied Environments
Exyn Technologies, a PCI Ventures portfolio company focused on multi-platform robotic autonomy, is receiving global recognition for its groundbreaking drone software.
2024 President’s Innovation Prize Winning Team Focused on Making Life Easier for Students with Learning Differences
The President's Innovation Prize was recently awarded to fourth year Penn Engineering students for their project Jochi.
Penn Engineering Announces the First Ivy League Undergraduate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence
Penn Engineering has introduced its Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree, which is the first undergraduate major of its kind among Ivy League universities.
Koo and Steager’s Tooth-brushing microrobots offer even more life-changing applications
In 2024, Koo and Steager sat down with Penn Today to discuss this technology’s potential not only to brush teeth, but also to diagnose and treat infectious diseases–in teeth and beyond.
Shu Yang and Vytrina win Penn Health Tech Award and PCI’s Inventor of the Year Award
In this Penn Today article, Yang explains how her inventions begin with changes on a fundamental level that can then grow into scalable and impactful products.
Robotics Growth in Philadelphia Highlighted
The Philadelphia Business Journal recently released an article about robotics growth in Philadelphia.
Temperature Controlled Material Developed for Robotic Gripper Applications
When the SMP is in a soft state, it allows the gripper to make good contact with the object and conform to objects with irregular shapes or surfaces.
Penn Engineering Researchers Invent Origami-Inspired Microbots
The goal of this innovative technology is to use the microrobots to assist in repairing peripheral nerves.
Long-term Penn Research Across Disciplines Leads to the Development of a New ‘Patch’ that Uses Natural Body Motion to Fix Disc Herniation
A new biologic “patch” that is activated by a person’s natural motion has the potential to fix herniated discs in people’s backs, according to researchers at Penn Medicine and the CMC VA Medical Cente