Making robots faster by helping them think ahead
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
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3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data
“SceneSmith” system uses collaborative AI agents to create realistic 3D environments of places like kitchens, hotels, and living rooms, where robots can simulate everyday chores.
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
Beyond the pitch: The founder’s journey
An MIT mechanical engineering course explores entrepreneurship through lessons and stories shared by alumni startup founders.
Tiny robot boats build floating structures
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
MIT-designed educational factory embraces modern manufacturing
MIT and Tec de Monterrey will expand FrED curriculum to universities across Mexico.
MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition
Three MIT teams took five top awards in the 2026 NASA RASC-AL Competition for designing critical elements for the moon base and future missions to Mars.
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
LLMs help robots understand vague instructions and focus on key details
To help robots do chores in places like homes and factories, a new approach from MIT uses one language model to clarify users’ instructions, then another to ignore irrelevant info.
Exploring the societal impacts of AI
During the AI and Society Forum, leading MIT researchers examined critical questions about AI’s influence on employment and democracy.
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead"
Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the outlet's annual list of 'Tech Power Players'
Could AI tell you where you left your keys?
A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.
MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing builds momentum
In its first year, INM has worked across research, workforce development, and industry engagement to help accelerate new manufacturing technologies and their real-world deployment.