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Aug 10

CMU researchers bring lab-grade movement analysis into everyday life Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed wearable sensing methods that achieve laboratory-level accuracy in measuring human joint motion, paving the way for movement analysis to rehab injury, monitor neurological disease, and optimize sports performance in everyday environments.

Jul 31

When rideshare comes to town Opens in new window

A new study finds that the rollout of Uber and Lyft triggered positive changes in employment patterns and regional GDP in cities across the U.S.

Jul 29

Engineers and theater students tackle stage design in partnership with TAIT Opens in new window

A new Carnegie Mellon course is bringing engineers and theater students together to solve live entertainment challenges by redesigning the systems behind modern touring productions with industry partner and global entertainment company TAIT.

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