MIT’s fleet of autonomous boats can now shapeshift
New capabilities allow “roboats” to change configurations to form pop-up bridges, stages, and other structures.
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Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels
Magnetically controlled device could deliver clot-reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages.
Ultrathin 3-D-printed films convert energy of one form into another
Low-cost “piezoelectric” films produce voltage, could be used for flexible electronic components and more.
The Engine expands, responding to rapid growth of “tough tech”
New location will support growing innovation ecosystem; serve as hub for the region.
Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently
MIT system “learns” how to optimally allocate workloads across thousands of servers to cut costs, save energy.
MIT-Delft University of Technology team places third in Formula Student Germany driverless competition
Teams were scored on speed, construction, performance, and financial planning at one of the world’s largest student engineering competitions.
Beaver Works Summer Institute concludes its fourth year
Students wow visitors with a flurry of races and demonstrations during the program's signature final event.
Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality
MIT startup’s unique approach to improving human mobility is helping it gain traction in a competitive landscape.
Eight from MIT honored in 2019 Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35
Eight postdocs and alumni are among those named to the list.
Guided by AI, robotic platform automates molecule manufacture
New system could free bench chemists from time-consuming tasks, may help inspire new molecules.
Computer-aided knitting
New research from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory uses machine learning to customize clothing designs.
Seeking new physics, scientists borrow from social networks
Technique can spot anomalous particle smashups that may point to phenomena beyond the Standard Model.
E14 Fund helps Media Lab community deploy startups
“First and foremost we’re a community-builder,” says Habib Haddad, a managing partner of the venture fund.
Tekuma Frenchman designs new marine city in China
School of Architecture and Planning alumni and faculty team up to create an ecologically restorative urban waterfront.
Celebrating a curious mind: Steven Keating 1988-2019
Steven Keating SM'12, PhD '16 inspired millions with his research-driven approach to battling cancer and his advocacy for open patient health data.