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MIT researchers will present a new, decentralized planning algorithm for teams of robots that factors in not only stationary obstacles, but moving obstacles, as well. The algorithm still comes with strong mathematical guarantees that the robots will avoid collisions.

Robotic consensus

Control algorithm for teams of robots factors in moving obstacles.

April 21, 2016

The goal of MIT's "Duckiebot" class was to create a fleet of 50 self-driving taxis that can navigate the roads of a model city with just a single on-board camera and no pre-programmed maps.

Self-driving cars, meet rubber duckies

“Duckietown” class at Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab teaches autonomy, aims to become global research platform.

April 20, 2016

MIT invites you for a look under the dome

On April 23, MIT's Open House will feature 350-plus events to entertain and inform all ages.

April 19, 2016

MIT researchers look to the future

Symposium explores rich variety of MIT endeavors, from X-ray vision to urban development.

April 13, 2016

Dan Dorsch of MIT is the $15,000 Lemelson-MIT “Drive it!” Graduate Winner for his invention, the first lightweight clutchless hybrid transmission for cars.

Collegiate inventors awarded 2016 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

Students recognized for inventive solutions to challenges in health care, transportation, consumer devices, food, and agriculture.

April 12, 2016

“Algorithms, Identity, and Society” was held before a capacity audience at MIT’s Bartos Theater, and sponsored by MIT’s noted program in Science, Technology, and Society.

Identity theft?

Automation helps us in many ways, but does it steal our sense of self?

April 8, 2016

Ideas in orbit

From MIT to the moon, and on campus, senior Raichelle Aniceto builds new connections.

April 8, 2016

This 3-D hexapod robot moves via a single motor, which spins a crankshaft that pumps fluid to the robot’s legs. Besides the motor and battery, every component is printed in a single step with no assembly required.

First-ever 3-D printed robots made of both solids and liquids

System from Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab 3-D prints hydraulically-powered robot bodies, with no assembly required.

April 6, 2016

For a demo at a local cafe, the Chronos system was 97 percent accurate in distinguishing in-store customers from out-of-store intruders — meaning it could be used to prevent non-customers from stealing WiFi.

Wireless tech means safer drones, smarter homes and password-free WiFi

System from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab enables single WiFi access point that can locate users within tens of centimeters.

March 31, 2016

“Most people in my family who go abroad just go for graduate school; no one goes as a 17-year-old,” Amna Magzoub says. “I had to convince a lot of people that it was really worth it.”

In search of a major she loves

Senior Amna Magzoub finds her niche in mechanical engineering, plans to bring skills home to Sudan.

March 30, 2016

Sophia Yakoubov (left), holding her 20 Twenties trophy, was photographed with fellow MIT-affiliated honorees Samuel Udotong (center) and Jillian James at the annual Laureates Awards event held in Washington earlier this month. Kathrine Bretl, the other awardee from MIT, did not attend.

Four from MIT named to Aviation Week's "20 Twenties"

Lincoln Laboratory engineers and Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics undergraduates honored as engineering leaders of tomorrow.

March 25, 2016

CSAIL researchers are presenting a new infrared depth-sensing system built from off-the-shelf components, that works outdoors as well as in.

Phone-based laser rangefinder works outdoors

Depth sensor built from off-the-shelf parts filters out ambient infrared light.

March 25, 2016

The nuTonomy team, including Emilio Frazzoli (third from left, standing), with one of their driverless cars

Startup bringing driverless taxi service to Singapore

Fleet of autonomous vehicles will serve as convenient form of public transit while reducing emissions.

March 24, 2016

Rick Rundell, technology and innovation strategist at Autodesk

Interdisciplinary Design Conversation will feature Rick Rundell

Hosted by the International Design Center, Rundell will share the latest in research from Autodesk and discuss technology trends influencing design.

March 18, 2016

Admitted students to the Class of 2020 come from 49 states, 65 countries, and from diverse backgrounds: A quarter identify as members of underrepresented minority groups, and 15 percent will be the first generation in their family to attend college.

MIT offers admissions decisions to the Class of 2020

MIT admits 1,485 students from 49 states and 65 countries; "Star Wars"-themed video continues a lighthearted admissions tradition.

March 15, 2016

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