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young men looking a specially designed tractor

Jun 20, 2024

Biological and Agricultural Engineering programs continue to shine in rankings

The graduate program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering has ranked No. 3 in the nation according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. 

Two men standing beside a large bench-shaped robot.

Jun 17, 2024

N.C. PSI advances AI for agriculture

At NC State University, the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative is leading efforts aimed at helping producers put artificial intelligence to work for increased yields, efficiency and sustainability. Two new tools will… 

time-lapse photograph shows blurred images of car lights moving in two different directions

Jun 14, 2024

New technique improves AI ability to map 3D space with 2D cameras

Because the technique works effectively with limited computational resources, it holds promise for improving the navigation of autonomous vehicles. 

a man runs across a green lawn wearing a robotic exoskeleton that attaches to his waist, hips and knees

Jun 14, 2024

AI-powered simulation training improves human performance in robotic exoskeletons

The robotic exoskeletons help users save energy while walking, running and climbing stairs. 

diagram shows infrared light passing through an oxide membrane

Jun 13, 2024

Researchers demonstrate new way to ‘squeeze’ infrared light

The thin-film membranes confine infrared light far better than bulk crystals, which are the established technology for infrared light confinement. 

Inside a testing lab, a human-sized manikin moves inside flames.

Jun 13, 2024

Fanning the flames of textile science

In its 30th year, the Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) celebrates innovations that have defined textile science. 

Mushfika Mica adjusts the female sweating manikin.

Jun 12, 2024

New equipment will help TPACC researchers test military, fire fighting gear for women who serve

The Wilson College of Textiles’ new testing manikin should reduce gender-based discrepancies in the safety and comfort of critical gear. 

time lapsed photo shows a soft robot tendril lowering, wrapping around a tube, and lifting it into the air

Jun 12, 2024

3D-printed mini-actuators can move small soft robots, lock them into new shapes

The miniature soft hydraulic actuators can control the deformation and motion of soft robots that are less than a millimeter thick. 

Staff, faculty and students throw wolfies in front of new battery energy storage system on Centennial Campus.

Jun 10, 2024

Battery-powered savings on Centennial Campus

NC State boosts energy efficiency on Centennial Campus with the introduction of a Battery Energy Storage System.