Futurity reported on advancements made by UB researchers concerning a new electronic textile that aims to give robots a better sense of touch. World News Today also reported on their work. 

Interesting Engineering reported on advancements made by UB researchers to create an electronic textile that can respond to pressure stimuli like human skin. 

The electronic textile sensor could be useful in manufacturing, robotic surgery, even prosthetic limbs in the near future.

Joseph Distefano was recognized for his exploration into how the growing autonomy of artificial intelligence affects human trust.

Moog, Inc., a global design, manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences corporate partner, will provide $750,000 to support research in the University at Buffalo’s CEAR.