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UTARI Partnering With Hydronalix on Advancing Swarm-capable Autonomous Robotic Aquatic Bridging

The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI), through its Automation and Intelligent Systems (AIS) group, is partnering with Hydronalix on SCARAB – Swarm-capable Autonomous Robotic Aquatic Bridging, a project funded through the U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Hydronalix focuses on development and manufacturing of advanced Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV’s) and…
UTARI Seminar- Metrology-in-the-Loop Manufacturing: Layer-to-Layer Control of Additive Manufacturing

Each seminar highlights a different speaker who will discuss their latest research projects, cutting-edge technology or what is happening within certain technological industries. These industries include biomedical technologies or microsystems, assistive technologies, automation and intelligent systems, unmanned systems, advanced manufacturing and composite materials. Topic: Metrology-in-the-Loop Manufacturing: Layer-to-Layer Control of Additive Manufacturing Abstract: This talk will…
UTA Develops Soft Exoskeleton to Reduce Fatigue and Improve Workplace Safety

Engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed a lightweight, air-powered soft robotic exoskeleton that helps reduce muscle injuries and improve workplace safety. The Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton (PASE) assists arm movement during lifting and assembly tasks that helps prevent musculoskeletal disorders affecting millions of workers each year. Funded by UTA’s Interdisciplinary…
UTARI Showcases Inclusive Fitness Innovations at Adaptive Sports Expo 2025

UTARI’s Biomedical Technologies Division participated in the ninth annual Adaptive Sports Expo at UTA’s Maverick Activities Center, presenting research aimed at making exercise more accessible and engaging for people of all abilities. Among the featured technologies was the Adaptive Exergame Rower, a rowing machine designed for wheelchair users. Visitors could try the equipment while playing…
NASA Awards $750,000 Grant to UT Arlington Team to Advance Safer, Lighter Air Mobility

Dr. Xin (Jeffrey) Liu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at UTA and a researcher with the Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM) at UTARI, has been awarded a $750,000 NASA grant, dedicating to additively manufactured (AM) metamaterials that improve the safety of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This project will…
Collaborative UTA Research Initiative Tackles CPAP-Related Nasal Injuries in Preterm Infants

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is widely used as a non-invasive treatment to help preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). However, prolonged use of CPAP nasal prongs can place significant pressure on delicate nasal tissues. This can lead to injuries such as septal damage, necrosis of the columella, and long-term nasal deformities. To address…
UTARI Welcomes New Executive Director, Dr. Richard M. Voyles

We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard M. Voyles, Automation and Robotics Chair, as the new Executive Director of the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI), effective October 1. Dr. Voyles joins UTARI as a distinguished leader and innovator in applied research, bringing with him a career that spans industry, academia, and government….
UTARI Seminar- Intellectual Property (IP) Basics and Career as a Patent Examiner by Hope Shimabuku and Reynaldo Vazquez

Each seminar highlights a different speaker who will discuss their latest research projects, cutting-edge technology or what is happening within certain technological industries. These industries include biomedical technologies or microsystems, assistive technologies, automation and intelligent systems, unmanned systems, advanced manufacturing and composite materials. Topic: Intellectual Property (IP) Basics and Career as a Patent Examiner Abstract:…
Elevating Innovation: UT Arlington’s Netted Drone Facility Takes Flight

We’re proud to announce the successful launch of UT Arlington’s new netted drone facility—a space built for innovation, safety, and the future of aerial technology. Though the grand opening has come and gone, the energy it sparked continues to propel us forward. The event marked a major milestone in UTA’s commitment to advancing drone research…
Dr. Endel Iarve Named ASC Fellow

Dr. Endel Iarve, UTARI Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies Director and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UTA, has been elected a Fellow of the American Society for Composites (ASC), one of the highest honors in the field. The ASC Fellowship recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the composites community through research,…