Designing cities for the future
Measuring urban air quality is one step towards healthier, more sustainable cities By 2050, 66 percent of the world’s population is projected to live in urban areas. Growing cities strain […]
Smart & Sustainable Systems
Transforming the U.S. power grid
Automating electricity transfer across the state based on need To harness renewable resources and mitigate power outages, America needs to evolve the “Smart Grid,” the computer-automated network that distributes electricity […]
The haptic touch
Two new patented inventions by Hakan Gurocak can help advance the digital experience. One difference between hands-on experiences and digital experiences is the sense of touch. When you shop at […]
Aerial technology takes to the fields
Many roles emerge for unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture As the global population rises, farmers will be expected to produce more food with less water, fewer fertilizers and pesticides, and […]
Answering the toughest transportation questions
Research helps public agencies plan and prioritize road maintenance projects The nation’s social and economic lifeblood rumbles along on 2.6 million miles of paved roads.1 Yet the economic importance of […]
Testing next-generation energy technologies
Smart grid lab seeks ways to thwart blackouts, save energy, and deliver on customer preferences Washington State University researchers are building the most comprehensive “smart city” laboratory in the U.S. […]