Research
Our research drives real-world impact—uplifting communities, advancing access, and shaping a more compassionate, tech-enabled future. We’re equipping industries and policymakers with AI intelligence that fosters resilience, sustainability and societal strength.
Featured Research
A Dramatic Step Forward in Robotics
Human Body Becomes Robot Playground in Project Funded by Arts for All Initiative
Medical Training Comes to Life in UMD’s VR Simulation
Physician Assistant Program at UMB Will Introduce Technology for Stroke Assessment
UMD Researchers Developing Life-Saving Robots, AI
Autonomous Drones, ‘Dogs’ Could Deliver Aid at Disaster Scenes Humans Can't Easily Navigate
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UMD Researchers are Working to Boost Safety for Blind People
Instead of Actors, Members of Visually Impaired Community Demonstrate Pedestrian Scenarios for New Dataset
Arts & Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences
Tools for analyzing conversations for autistic adults
Researchers engage with autistic adults and speech-language therapists to design AI tools for analyzing recordings of everyday conversations
Arts & Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences, UMIACS
AI-Driven Sensor Fusion for Arctic Sea Ice Mapping
Art Associate Professor Cy Keener, Geographical Sciences and Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Associate Professor Sinead Farrell, and Computer Science and UMIACS Assistant Professor Christopher Metzler plan to develop advanced AI-driven photogrammetry and sensor fusion techniques to enhance long-term coastal monitoring efforts.
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An AI coach that Mimics the Interaction of a Physical Therapist
Using machine vision, the AI tracks user movements in real time, offering immediate feedback to improve form and progress. Goals: enhance adherence to PT, reduce medical costs, improve outcomes.
Engineering
Advancing Self-driving Trucking in Rural Areas
UMD researchers are helping to advance self-driving trucking in rural areas by coming up with solutions to address the distinctive navigational problems of such areas, including flat lerrain w/o landmarks.
Engineering
Smarter Packaging: Storing Food Longer, With Help from AI and Robotics
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Applying AI for the Public Good
At the University of Maryland, we are committed to harnessing AI for the public good. Our initiatives focus on deploying AI technologies to address societal challenges, enhance quality of life and create opportunities for all communities. By prioritizing the public good, we strive to make AI a force for positive change.
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publications in top AI conferences (during the last five years)
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AI-related research communities throughout the university
AI-related Research Communities
Data science and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging fields comprising interdisciplinary activities used to create data-centric applications and programs that address specific scientific, socio-political, or business questions. Data science and AI are making a significant impact in a number of sectors, including industry, government, health, and media.
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