Researcher Samik Bhattacharya is studying bird movements to develop quieter and more agile drones. By analyzing the flight patterns of pigeons and magpies, his team aims to create drones that can land safely and quietly in various environments.
A new project supported by DARPA will study AI systems to determine how to train them to withstand failures, attacks, and unexpected situations. The goal is to develop self-improving AI for safety, enabling AI systems to recognize weaknesses in their reasoning and improve behavior over time.
Researchers at UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science developed CRAFTS, a plug-and-play software that simplifies engineering design. The software offers a user-friendly interface and modularity, making it accessible to users without extensive coding knowledge.
Researchers at UCF developed a new technology to improve the performance of vibratory sensors, which convert vibrations into electronic signals. The SHIELD project aims to create more reliable sensors that can withstand harsh environments, enabling applications such as navigation systems and aerospace systems.
The Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research (CATER) is expanding its mission and reach as an official university center. CATER will focus on areas like hypersonics, national security, energy and sustainability, advanced air mobility, and space power and propulsion.
Historically rare coastal water level extremes are now occurring 12 times more frequently due to sea level rise. The increase is attributed to anthropogenic forcing, leading to a four-fold increase in the likelihood of these events.
Researchers found that ground subsidence has undergone phases of variable change, creating significant implications for coastal communities. The rate of vertical land motion is nonlinear in many coastal areas, particularly in Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta.