Computer-aided knitting New research from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory uses machine learning to customize clothing designs. August 6, 2019 Read full story →
Automated system generates robotic parts for novel tasks When designing actuators involves too many variables for humans to test by hand, this system can step in. July 12, 2019 Read full story →
A 3-D printer powered by machine vision and artificial intelligence MIT startup Inkbit is overcoming traditional constraints to 3-D printing by giving its machines “eyes and brains.” June 4, 2019 Read full story →
Sensor-packed glove learns signatures of the human grasp Signals help neural network identify objects by touch; system could aid robotics and prosthetics design. May 29, 2019 Read full story →
Reproducing paintings that make an impression CSAIL's new RePaint system aims to faithfully recreate your favorite paintings using deep learning and 3-D printing. November 29, 2018 Read full story →
Design tool reveals a product’s many possible performance tradeoffs Users can quickly visualize designs that optimize multiple parameters at once. August 15, 2018 Read full story →
Custom carpentry with help from robots CSAIL’s robotic system minimizes dangerous sawing, helps users customize furniture. February 28, 2018 Read full story →
Automating materials design With new approach, researchers specify desired properties of a material, and a computer system generates a structure accordingly. February 2, 2018 Read full story →
“Peel-and-go” printable structures fold themselves Expanding polymer enables self-folding without heating or immersion in water. September 13, 2017 Read full story →
Custom robots in a matter of minutes CSAIL’s “Interactive Robogami” lets you design and 3-D print origami-inspired robots from 2-D designs. August 23, 2017 Read full story →
Designing the microstructure of printed objects Software lets designers exploit the extremely high resolution of 3-D printers. August 3, 2017 Read full story →
Reshaping computer-aided design CSAIL’s InstantCAD allows manufacturers to simulate, optimize CAD designs in real-time. July 24, 2017 Read full story →
Watch 3-D movies at home, sans glasses CSAIL system converts 3-D movies into a more TV-friendly format. July 12, 2017 Read full story →
Genuine enthusiasm for AI Machine learning is one of the hottest subjects on campus. April 27, 2017 Read full story →
Toward printable, sensor-laden “skin” for robots New 3-D-printed device mimics the goldbug beetle, which changes color when prodded. March 23, 2017 Read full story →