Cassie Kelly
Luna Moth
It’s such a paradox to be experiencing the lingering grief of heartbreak while simultaneously falling in love, but I’m learning to exist...
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CASSANDRA J. KELLY
Cassie Kelly
May 12 min read
Trusting Myself
In the early days after the separation, my mind was overcome by the constant changes, forgetful, and cluttered with fear. My body was...
Cassie Kelly
Apr 72 min read
Exposure
I've been thinking a lot about exposure and how if you've never seen something done before, it might seem impossible that you could do...
Cassie Kelly
Mar 102 min read
By the Sea
Before my marriage, I thought something in me was broken. Every time I tried to start a relationship, it ended badly. I could never find...
Cassie Kelly
Feb 272 min read
Alignment
In my recent experience, when I desire something, it appears. I lost a sweatshirt and a new one found me. I dreamt of swans and then saw...
Cassie Kelly
Feb 53 min read
Engineers Spot Polar Bear Dens Via Radar
Winter is a critical time for polar bears. In their dens, mothers nurse young cubs, and if they are disturbed, the mother and the cubs...
Cassie Kelly
Jan 223 min read
Snail-Inspired Robot Sucks up Floating Microplastics
Bio-inspired engineering—taking lessons from nature and applying them to new technology—has accelerated and innovated designs that would...
Cassie Kelly
Jan 171 min read
Wintering
The holidays were difficult for me. I usually get nostalgic and allow old wounds to resurface and this year was no exception. I tried to...
Cassie Kelly
Jan 164 min read
Sensor Determines Produce Ripeness Instantly
Imagine using your phone at the grocery store to determine which fruits and vegetables you’d like to purchase based off of their...
Cassie Kelly
Dec 2, 20231 min read
Spotify Wrapped
Music has been my gateway these past few months. If I want a good cry, I listen to Noah Kahan. If I want to dispel some anger, it's...
Cassie Kelly
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Broken, but Alive
Today was the day my book was supposed to be published. I had plans for how I was going to bring you all into the story that has captured...
Cassie Kelly
Jul 22, 20233 min read
Image Capturing Device Mimics the Human Eye
Common photodetectors used in cameras, like the ones on smart phones, cannot distinguish color. Instead, once the photo is captured, the...
Cassie Kelly
Jan 19, 20234 min read
Exoskeleton Boot Improves Walking Speed, Offers New Hope for Those With Mobility Challenges
Predicting what a person needs from an assistive device is complicated, and varying preferences for control and comfort have made it...
Cassie Kelly
Jan 10, 20233 min read
Novel Heat Treatment to Unlock High-Temperature, 3D-Printed Components
Utilizing 3D printing to construct high-temperature components like gas turbine blades and vanes would save manufacturers precious time...
Cassie Kelly
Aug 29, 20224 min read
Students and Industry Push for Undergraduate Robotics Programming
For more than a decade now, Alec Gallimore, Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan, has witnessed the field of robotics grow...
Cassie Kelly
Aug 22, 20224 min read
Soaring through the Martian Atmosphere
Rovers and oribital missions have done wonders to improve our understanding of the surface of Mars, but it’s time for scientists to try...
Cassie Kelly
Aug 21, 20224 min read
Swarming Robots May One Day Explore Europa
Planetary scientists have their sights set on Jupiter’s moon Europa. It’s about the size of Earth’s moon, but is covered in a thick layer...
Cassie Kelly
Aug 3, 20223 min read
Wearable Muscles Work with Users to Restore Mobility
Robotic “exoskeleton” technology has greatly advanced in recent years, restoring mobility and functionality to those who’ve lost it. But...
Cassie Kelly
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Peace
I said to someone recently that I feel like I've finally figured the world out, that everything that's happened to me finally makes...
Cassie Kelly
Jul 25, 20223 min read
Treating Pain without Drugs: Implantable Device Cools Nerves
With the ongoing concerns of the addictive nature of opiates and dangerous risks of other pain medications, many medical practioners are...
Cassie Kelly
Jul 24, 20223 min read
E-Skin Shows Success in Detecting Chemicals, Viruses
To create a world where robots and humans coexist, robots should be agile, adaptive, and most of all, responsive. It will be critical for...
Cassie Kelly
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Free
I believe that we always know what to do next. For some of us, the answer may be right on the surface, others might have to dig deep for...
Cassie Kelly
Jun 6, 20223 min read
RoboKrill Mimics the Ocean’s Major Food Source
A tiny, crustacean-inspired robot may one day swim among others like it in the sea, monitoring the ecosystem and delivering valuable...
Cassie Kelly
May 22, 20224 min read
Detecting Drones from Miles Away
As drone technology becomes increasingly advanced, so does their potential threat to our daily lives. In situations like the crisis in...
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