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Moving Toward Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing

1163 Mechanical Engineering 1513 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI, United States

  Manufacturing processes, such as stamping, forging, and rolling rely heavily on process simulation and in-situ correction to produce high volume of complex parts. Incremental sheet forming and additive manufacturing...

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Research, Practice, and Future Directions of Ridesharing

1163 Mechanical Engineering 1513 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI, United States

    Although ridesharing can provide a wealth of benefits, such as reduced travel costs, congestion, and consequently less pollution, there are a number of challenges that have restricted its widespread adoption. In fact, even at a time when improving communication systems provide real-time detailed information that could be used to facilitate ridesharing, the share of...

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Healthcare associated infection prevention: neither simple nor easy

1163 Mechanical Engineering 1513 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI, United States

    Healthcare-associated infections are common and are costly to treat from an institutional perspective and the demands placed on impacted patients’ health and seeking treatments to stabilize and foster the best possible outcomes. Dr. Safdar has led research and quality improvement projects with a particular emphasis on reducing the burden of multi-drug resistant infections. Most...

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Time-Dependent Uncertainty Management in Radiotherapy

1163 Mechanical Engineering 1513 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI, United States

In radiotherapy, time-dependent uncertainties can degrade deterministic treatments and lead to suboptimal outcomes for the patient. Ultimately, this can cause over- or under-treatment, leading to dysfunctional organs from excessive radiation...

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Beyond the Hype: The Real-World Impact of XR Technologies

1163 Mechanical Engineering 1513 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI, United States +1 more

XR technologies have the potential to radically change our world. This talk will dive into the synergies between the digital and physical worlds, exploring the potential application areas including crime scene investigation, cultural heritage and health in the home. The talk will look at how XR technologies can provide support of a variety of tasks,...

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