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The University of Nebraska at Omaha has carved out a distinctive and multidisciplinary research identity, bridging robotics, human movement science, surgical innovation, and STEM education in ways that generate real-world impact across multiple sectors. The institution's researchers tackle problems that matter — from how the human body moves to how robots can assist surgeons in the operating room and how young students engage with emerging technologies. A cornerstone of UNO's research portfolio lies at the intersection of human biomechanics and robotics. Pioneering work on movement variability and nonlinear dynamics has accumulated over 1,000 citations, informing the design of lower-limb exoskeletons and wearable robotic devices that support gait rehabilitation and metabolic efficiency during walking. This biomechanics thread connects seamlessly to the institution's surgical robotics contributions, where faculty have produced influential studies on robotic surgical training, performance evaluation, and even the surprising effects of environmental factors like noise and music on robotic laparoscopic outcomes — work that has shaped how surgical training programs are designed worldwide. UNO also stands out for its commitment to STEM education through robotics, with highly cited studies demonstrating measurable improvements in middle school students' attitudes and learning through robotics and geospatial technology interventions, including nationally recognized 4-H programs that extend robotics access to underserved communities. On the systems side, researchers have contributed to cloud robotics architecture, modular self-reconfigurable robots for space exploration, BIM-integrated construction robotics, and autonomous colonoscopy robots, showcasing remarkable range. For prospective students and collaborators, UNO offers an intellectually vibrant environment where robotics research connects basic science to clinical application, educational outreach, and cutting-edge autonomous systems — a rare combination that amplifies both scholarly impact and societal benefit.