Departments
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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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 -
Robot 101: Learning to work with humans
Julie Shah teaches a new generation of robots to collaborate safely and efficiently with workers across industries.
April 1, 2014 -
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.
March 27, 2014 -
True Diversity: A Multiplier in Global STEM Innovation
Special event will focus on STEM education
March 24, 2014 -
Mentoring: It's the network
MacVicar Day explores how to create more ways to mentor MIT undergraduates.
March 21, 2014 -
AeroAstro professor David Miller named NASA’s chief technologist
Miller will serve as NASA’s principal advisor and advocate on technology policy and programs.
March 13, 2014 -
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick visits MIT’s SMART Centre in Singapore
Governor’s visit spurs a discussion regarding transportation, ‘Big Data,’ and information technology.
December 24, 2013 -
MIT team competing in DARPA Robotics Challenge; webcast on Friday and Saturday
The MIT DARPA Robotics Challenge Team will be competing alongside 16 other teams for a spot in the Finals.
December 18, 2013