Nylon fibers made to flex like muscles
MIT engineers find a simple and inexpensive new approach to creating bending artificial muscle fibers.
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Tackling society’s big problems with systems theory
Ali Jadbabaie seeks to optimize large-scale systems, from social networks to teams of people or devices.
A new twist on airplane wing design
“Morphing” wing could enable more efficient plane manufacturing and flight.
MIT in the Bay Area
Rooted in MIT, startup Multiply Labs springs into Silicon Valley with printed, personalized pills.
Revving up The Engine for global change
“At MIT, it is our duty to bring transformative innovation to the world,” President Reif said at launch event for new enterprise.
MIT launches new venture for world-changing entrepreneurs
The Engine will provide funding, space, and expertise — powering a network of innovation networks.
High school teams awarded 2016-17 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide set sights on inventing solutions to real-world problems.
Electric motors find new roles in robots, ships, cars, and microgrids
James Kirtley discusses the transition from gas to electric motors and the impact these motors have had on modern technologies.
Prepping a robot for its journey to Mars
Senior Sarah Hensley aims to improve Earth's most advanced humanoid robot, in advance of its trip to the Red Planet.
Karen Gleason: Inventing at the nanoscale and growing an innovation ecosystem
MIT professor and associate provost modifies surfaces at the nanoscale while enhancing innovation around the Institute.
3-D-printed robots with shock-absorbing skins
By “programming” customized soft materials, CSAIL team can 3-D print safer, nimbler, more durable robots.
Sharing the excitement of mechanical engineering research
Butterflies, Legos, and robotic insects — oh, my! MechE grad students showcase their latest projects.