RITMO app introduces on-demand mass transit at U-M, with plans to expand
The system offers almost door-to-door service, a la Uber or Lyft, but still operates within the framework (and much more affordable price point) of public transit.
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Concluding “a good Michigan story,” Armune BioSciences sells off pioneering cancer-detection tech
Armune was the maker of Apifiny, a blood test that helps doctors diagnose prostate cancer more accurately.
Arbor Insight software enables easier reporting of harassment, other workplace incidents
The Neighborhood Watch for Corporations platform, which allows employees to anonymously report incidents, is drawing major clients.
Ypsi schools revive local chapter of national organization for young black engineers
The National Society of Black Engineers Jr. is seeking to bring home some national accolades for Ypsi, starting with building a specialized RC car for a student racing challenge.
Mind-body connections: How Michigan experts treat childhood obesity by supporting mental health
Obesity stems from the combination of too many calories eaten and too few burned, right? Not always. Michigan experts are realizing that for some children, tackling obesity means supporting strong mental health.
Duo Security launches film showcase emphasizing diverse creators and tech themes
Last week's A2 Tech Film Showcase drew 600-700 attendees to the Michigan Theater – an impressive turnout for an event originally planned as a basement get-together.
Pitch@WCC competition returns, offering opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs
Designed to give entrepreneurs a first-time taste of what a business pitch competition is like, the competition has grown steadily since it launched in 2016.
Ann Arbor company develops self-driving shuttle for Bedrock employees
A self-driving shuttle gives some Detroit workers a look into the future of urban mobility, and the pilot sparked innovative potential applications for autonomous transportation in the Motor City.
Deep cuts: The little-known history of Ann Arbor’s Monster Record and CD Show
The show fills up four ballrooms at Weber's Inn four times a year, drawing over 60 vendors and collectors from across the Midwest.
Building minds: How Detroit grows mobility talent
Mining talent for the ever-evolving mobility industry isn't as simple as recruiting traditional automotive engineers. Michigan’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are responding to educate highly skilled, flexible workers.
