Tag: penn_engineering

Penn Engineering Advances Swarm AI for Real-World Safety

14 Aug 2026 2:27 a.m.

Researchers at Penn Engineering's xLAB are developing advanced swarm AI systems. These systems aim to enable real-world coordination, competition, and cooperation among AI agents, focusing on safety and scalability in dynamic environments.

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Penn Engineering Uncovers Hidden Physics of Sand

27 Jul 2026 2:26 a.m.

Materials scientist Shu Yang from Penn Engineering reveals the hidden physics of sand, explaining why beaches get hot, what makes perfect sandcastles, and how sand is used in windows and smartphones.

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