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Future science at the molecular level
Brad Pentelute and his lab compel the anthrax delivery system to deliver antibody and peptide variants into cells to treat cancer.
AI-driven tool makes it easy to personalize 3D-printable models
With Style2Fab, makers can rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects, such as assistive devices, without hampering their functionality.
How an archeological approach can help leverage biased data in AI to improve medicine
Although computer scientists may initially treat data bias and error as a nuisance, researchers argue it’s a hidden treasure trove for reflecting societal values.
Helping computer vision and language models understand what they see
Researchers use synthetic data to improve a model’s ability to grasp conceptual information, which could enhance automatic captioning and question-answering systems.
A. Michael West: Advancing human-robot interactions in health care
When he isn’t investigating human motor control, the graduate student gives back by volunteering with programs that helped him grow as a researcher.
AI model speeds up high-resolution computer vision
The system could improve image quality in video streaming or help autonomous vehicles identify road hazards in real-time.
System combines light and electrons to unlock faster, greener computing
“Lightning” system connects photons to the electronic components of computers using a novel abstraction, creating the first photonic computing prototype to serve real-time machine-learning inference requests.
AI pilot programs look to reduce energy use and emissions on MIT campus
A cross-departmental team is leading efforts to utilize machine learning for increased efficiency in heating and cooling MIT’s buildings.
MIT researchers win grants to develop and test 14 innovative ideas to improve education
The Jameel World Education Lab awards more than $900K in Education Innovation Grants to researchers across MIT.
A system to keep cloud-based gamers in sync
By synchronizing media streams transmitted from the cloud to two devices, researchers could improve cloud gaming and AR/VR applications.
How to help high schoolers prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence
A one-week summer program aims to foster a deeper understanding of machine-learning approaches in health among curious young minds.
Supporting sustainability, digital health, and the future of work
The MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology selects three new research projects to support.
AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies
With a new technique, a robot can reason efficiently about moving objects using more than just its fingertips.
SMART launches research group to advance AI, automation, and the future of work
Mens, Manus and Machina (M3S) will design technology, training programs, and institutions for successful human-machine collaboration.