Tag: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Scientists have searched from sea to sun in the exploration for alternative energy sources. Researchers at the University of Michigan have turned to sound; an unexpected, yet abundant source of energy. Scientists at U of M's Engineering Research Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems have created miniature generators that produce energy from random vibrations, such as the sound of a ...

Playing a real piano with your iPhone is one thing. But assembling an entire orchestra of iMusicians? That's quite another. A course taught at the University of Michigan offers students the chance to compose and perform music with an iPhone or iPod touch. The class, called "Building a Mobile Phone Ensemble," is taught by George Essl, an assistant professor of computer science and music who ...

We've been hearing about vehicle-to-grid (V2G) for quite a while, and now a team at the University of Michigan is conducting an extensive study on the technology as part of a national sustainable energy solution. While current electric plants are good at generating power, they often fall short when it comes to storage -- which can be a problem when there's a power surge or when demand ...

Sure, Batman is cool, but can he scavenge his environment for energy? Can he recharge his batteries with wind, sunlight, or even vibrations? Didn't think so. Can Batman fly silently through the air for an almost indefinite period of time? Of course not -- he can't even fly. Okay, so when it comes to tasks like taking out bad guys, Batman still has the edge on "The Bat," a new flying contraption ...