Where to grab space debris
Algorithm tested aboard the International Space Station analyzes the rotation of objects in space.
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Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
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Want a happy worker? Let robots take control.
CSAIL study finds that human subjects prefer when robots give the orders.
Delivery by drone
New algorithm lets drones monitor their own health during long package-delivery missions.
Collecting just the right data
When you can’t collect all the data you need, a new algorithm tells you which to target.
Collaborative learning — for robots
Algorithm lets independent agents collectively produce a machine-learning model without aggregating data.
MIT balloon carries "Boston Strong" banner into the stratosphere
Student-led competition benefits Boston pediatric center
High-flying turbine produces more power
MIT alumni develop airborne wind turbine that floats 1,000 feet aloft to capture stronger, steadier winds.
Doing more
AeroAstro’s flexible degree program helped Kwami Williams pursue his passion to change the world.
Brewing up sustainability
Novel system devised by MIT spinout Cambrian Innovation uses microbes to treat, extract power from wastewater.
MicroMAS: small is beautiful
Professor Kerri Cahoy and her group recently delivered MicroMAS, the weather nanosatellite they built in collaboration with MIT Lincoln Laboratory, to a launch provider.
AeroAstro professor David Miller named NASA’s chief technologist
Miller will serve as NASA’s principal advisor and advocate on technology policy and programs.
U.S. News ranks MIT’s graduate program in Engineering No. 1; Sloan is No. 5 business school
Institute’s programs rank first in 7 engineering, 5 science, and 3 business fields.
Cape Cod drone test site will be boon to MIT researchers
Government-sanctioned airspace provides “realistic environment” for testing unmanned aircraft systems.