Departments
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Modeling shockwaves through the brain
New scaling law helps estimate humans' risk of blast-induced traumatic brain injury.
September 29, 2014 -
Shrink-wrapping spacesuits
Spacesuits of the future may resemble a streamlined second skin.
September 18, 2014 -
CSAIL’s Nick Roy helms Google’s delivery-drone project
Autonomy expert led MIT-heavy team in developing “self-flying planes”
September 11, 2014 -
Making drones more customizable
Airware’s operating system makes drones simple to build and modify for multiple applications.
September 11, 2014 -
Summer Scholars deepen research skills
Fourteen undergraduate interns gain experience in MIT labs.
September 10, 2014 -
Where to grab space debris
Algorithm tested aboard the International Space Station analyzes the rotation of objects in space.
September 10, 2014 -
Want a happy worker? Let robots take control.
CSAIL study finds that human subjects prefer when robots give the orders.
August 21, 2014 -
Delivery by drone
New algorithm lets drones monitor their own health during long package-delivery missions.
August 21, 2014 -
CSAIL researchers among Tech Review’s annual list of top young innovators
Adib and Shah to be honored at EmTech@MIT conference next month
August 19, 2014 -
Collecting just the right data
When you can’t collect all the data you need, a new algorithm tells you which to target.
July 25, 2014 -
Let the research begin
Materials Processing Center and the Center for Materials Science and Engineering host 14 summer interns for undergraduate research experiences.
July 9, 2014 -
Collaborative learning — for robots
Algorithm lets independent agents collectively produce a machine-learning model without aggregating data.
June 25, 2014 -
Think fast, robot
Algorithm that harnesses data from a new sensor could make autonomous robots more nimble.
May 30, 2014 -
MIT balloon carries "Boston Strong" banner into the stratosphere
Student-led competition benefits Boston pediatric center
May 16, 2014 -
High-flying turbine produces more power
MIT alumni develop airborne wind turbine that floats 1,000 feet aloft to capture stronger, steadier winds.
May 15, 2014 -
Robert Shin honored for advancing project-based learning at MIT
The 2014 Irwin Sizer Award recognizes Shin’s leadership in establishing Beaver Works
May 13, 2014 -
Forbes magazine highlights SMART research on robotaxis
Professor Emilio Frazzoli co-authors paper on automated mobility-on-demand systems in Singapore
May 7, 2014 -
Doing more
AeroAstro’s flexible degree program helped Kwami Williams pursue his passion to change the world.
April 28, 2014 -
Brewing up sustainability
Novel system devised by MIT spinout Cambrian Innovation uses microbes to treat, extract power from wastewater.
April 25, 2014 -
AeroAstro to hold open house April 23
April 11, 2014