Photo of Buzz the mascot leaning down toward a small humanoid robot wearing a Georgia Tech t-shirt
October 2, 2026

Georgia Tech and Amazon Launch Joint Science Hub 

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The collaboration will support research in robotics, industrial and systems engineering, and aerospace technology while fostering innovation in foundational and emerging technologies. 
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Alex Abramson, Ramy Ghanim, and Abdulraouf Abbas working in the lab.
September 28, 2026

Gut mRNA Tech Supercharges Vaccine and GLP-1 Delivery

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Georgia Tech and Emory researchers found that delivering vaccine and GLP-1 mRNA nanoparticles through different regions of the gastrointestinal tract can redirect therapies to key organs while reducing side effects.
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Zsolt Kira sitting in office chair surrounded by old computers
September 24, 2026

New Benchmark Measures Memory Capabilities of VLM-Powered Robots

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To improve robot performance and advance memory capabilities needed for reliable home use, Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new benchmark to evaluate the memory capabilities of vision-language models (VLMs).
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A student wearing safety glasses works in the foreground of a robotics lab as several other students work at equipment in the background.
September 22, 2026

New Emory and Georgia Tech Dual-Degree Pathway Bridges Medicine and Robotics

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Emory and Georgia Tech launch a new MD/MS in Robotics pathway that combines medical training with advanced robotics education.
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Woodruff School Research Explores Future of AI-Powered Exoskeletons
September 10, 2026

Woodruff School Research Explores Future of AI-Powered Exoskeletons

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A roadmap for end-to-end task-agnostic exoskeleton control
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Jesse Thomason
September 4, 2026

New Associate Professor Sees Research Becoming More Human-Centered

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Jesse Thomason comes to Georgia Tech after spending five years as an assistant professor at the University of Southern California’s Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science.
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Siddharth Karamcheti
August 31, 2026

Incoming Professor Envisions World of Humans and Robots Working Together

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As he joins the Georgia Tech School of Interactive Computing as an assistant professor, Siddharth Karamcheti seeks to improve human-robot collaboration and maximize output through his research.
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Simon Sponberg smiling in front of a whiteboard.
August 14, 2026

Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society Names Simon Sponberg Associate Director for Interdisciplinary Research

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The Georgia Tech researcher and longtime neuroscience community leader will help catalyze new collaborations and research opportunities across the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS).
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Georgia Tech grad student holding a hollow fiber membrane that can be used for low-energy chemical separation.
July 24, 2026

Georgia Tech Helps Advance Genesis Mission, a National Effort to Transform Scientific Discovery Through AI

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Institute researchers will lead two projects and contribute to several others as part of the Department of Energy’s $5 billion initiative.
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Researcher fits and adjusts an EEG brain-monitoring cap with electrode leads on a seated participant in a neuroscience laboratory while holding a tablet.
July 22, 2026

The Neuro Revolution Is Dawning. Are We Ready?

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As neuroscience and neurotechnology accelerate, Georgia Tech researchers are examining what a neuro-connected future could mean for society and for humanity itself.
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Ann Dunkin, P.E. (BSIE 86, MSIE 88)
July 20, 2026

Alumna Ann Dunkin to Chair Inaugural Emerging Technologies Virtual Forum

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ISyE alumna Ann Dunkin, P.E. (BSIE 1986, MSIE 1988), will lead discussions on emerging technologies as chair of IISE's inaugural forum.
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 The robot on a slippery floor surface using the manufacturer’s controller.
July 16, 2026

Researchers Create Faster, Cheaper Way to Teach a Humanoid Robot to Walk Over Real-World Terrain

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An ME and CSE team developed a more efficient machine learning method to train robotic controllers, deploying it on a two-legged robot that successfully navigated gravel, grass, hills, and more.
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