AI shapes autonomous underwater “gliders”
An AI pipeline developed by CSAIL researchers enables unique hydrodynamic designs for bodyboard-sized vehicles that glide underwater and could help scientists gather marine data.
Computing for ocean environments
MIT ocean and mechanical engineers are using advances in scientific computing to address the ocean’s many challenges, and seize its opportunities.
CSAIL, MechE marine experts win international self-driving boat competition
MIT marine experts win international RobotX self-driving boat competitionMIT students join Olin College to finish first in RobotX Challenge.
Underwater robot for port security
Football-size robot can skim discreetly along a ship’s hull to seek hollow compartments concealing contraband.
A robot dives into search for Malaysian Airlines flight
The AUV built by MIT spinout Bluefin Robotics will begin imaging the ocean floor in search of clues.
New sensor detects contaminants in water in real time
Professor Harold Hemond co-invents groundbreaking device with 3-D mapping capabilities.
Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics Team
Jacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.
Autonomous robot scans ship hulls for mines
Algorithms enable robot to navigate and view propellers and other complex structures.
Sometimes the quickest path is not a straight line
New methods and software developed at MIT can predict optimal paths for automated underwater vehicles.