Research Highlights
Beyond the Movies—Exploring the RAD Lab: The Collaboration Between Humans and Robots Aug 18, 2026 - By Katherine Hollen Many of us are familiar with the movie Star Wars, and watched how the human characters interact and converse with robots throughout the movie. But while that is in the movies, what does it look like in real life? The Robotics and Automation Design (RAD) Lab, led… (read more...)
Texas A&M System Responds to Pantex Requests with a Diverse Portfolio of Applied Research Proposals Aug 11, 2026 - COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University System researchers have submitted a diverse portfolio of proposals in response to the FY2027 Pantex Plant Directed Research & Development (PDRD) Research Consortium Request for Proposals, addressing mission-critical challenges in digital transformation, production operations, and workforce development. The FY2027 PDRD Research Consortium solicitation… (read more...)
In Case of Emergency: How TEEX is Preparing Professionals for Disasters Jun 23, 2026 - By Katherine Hollen The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is all about one thing: saving lives. Home to numerous centers and training facilities, TEEX strives to prepare people for emergencies, which is a top priority in the nuclear security industry. Nuclear workers need not only to work to prevent… (read more...)