Autonomous vehicles

"As an engineer and historian, I’ve been 'bilingual' my entire career,” says David Mindell, the Dibner Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing; professor of aeronautics and astronautics; and co-founder and CEO of Humatics Corporation. “Dual competence is a good model for undergraduates at MIT as well."

3Q: David Mindell on his vision for human-centered robotics

Engineer and historian discusses how the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing might integrate technical and humanistic research and education.

June 18, 2019

MIT researchers have given their fleet of autonomous “roboats” the ability to automatically target and clasp onto each other — and keep trying if they fail. The roboats are being designed to transport people, collect trash, and self-assemble into floating structures in the canals of Amsterdam.

Autonomous boats can target and latch onto each other

Fleet of “roboats” could collect garbage or self-assemble into floating structures in Amsterdam’s many canals.

June 5, 2019

To bring more human-like reasoning to autonomous vehicle navigation, MIT researchers have created a system that enables driverless cars to check a simple map and use visual data to follow routes in new, complex environments.

Bringing human-like reasoning to driverless car navigation

Autonomous control system “learns” to use simple maps and image data to navigate new, complex routes.

May 22, 2019

Artistic rendering of artificial intelligence and deep learning visual recognition systems

For better deep neural network vision, just add feedback (loops)

The DiCarlo lab finds that a recurrent architecture helps both artificial intelligence and our brains to better identify objects.

April 29, 2019

The ceremonial signing of the new industry collaboration industry between the NEET program and Boeing

NEET welcomes Boeing sponsorship

Collaboration will help MIT students become leaders in autonomous machines.

April 23, 2019

“Before I came to MIT, I would build something, and no one would challenge it,” Ernie Ho says. “Now I have a network of people who push me to be better by asking me ‘Why do you want to build that?’ or ‘Why not build it another way?’”

Driving toward success

Through MIT Professional Education’s Advanced Study Program, Ernie Ho found the tools — and the community — he needed to realize his vision and launch his career.

April 5, 2019

Designing vehicles that drive, fly — and swim

Senior and Marshall Scholar Crystal Winston pursues her vision of a world where cars aren’t limited to roads.

March 31, 2019

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's Research Speed Dating event included a panel discussion with CEE professors on the future of research in infrastructure and environment.

CEE event showcases multidisciplinary opportunities

Ninth annual Research Speed Dating event fosters intradepartmental collaboration and facilitates discussion of future efforts to solve global issues.

March 12, 2019

MIT researchers have developed a chip that leverages sub-terahertz wavelengths for object recognition, which could be combined with light-based image sensors to help steer driverless cars through fog.

Giving keener “electric eyesight” to autonomous vehicles

On-chip system that detects signals at sub-terahertz wavelengths could help steer driverless cars through fog and dust.

February 14, 2019

According to Hamsa Balakrishnan, associate head of the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, “When our students go out knowing where the state-of-the-art is in both the transportation domain and the technical disciplines, they are empowered to advance knowledge and have a practical impact.”

3Q: Hamsa Balakrishnan on reimagining the future of transportation

MIT associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics describes the seamless flow of people, things, and materials.

February 11, 2019

MIT engineers have now developed an algorithm that lets autonomous underwater vehicles weigh the risks and potential rewards of exploring an unknown region.

Engineers program marine robots to take calculated risks

Algorithm could help autonomous underwater vehicles explore risky but scientifically-rewarding environments.

January 30, 2019

A model by MIT and Microsoft researchers identifies instances where autonomous systems have “learned” from training examples that don’t match what’s actually happening in the real world, which can be used to identify which learned actions could cause costly errors.

Identifying artificial intelligence “blind spots”

Model identifies instances when autonomous systems have learned from examples that may cause dangerous errors in the real world.

January 24, 2019

Professor Antonio Torralba, MIT director of the MIT—IBM Watson AI Lab and the inaugural director of the MIT Quest for Intelligence, addresses the audience at the MIT AI Policy Congress on Jan. 15.

AI, the law, and our future

MIT “Policy Congress” examines the complex terrain of artificial intelligence regulation.

January 18, 2019

One of the two models unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Rivian’s R1S, will sell for $65,000, according to the company.

Startup founded by MIT alumnus unveils electric vehicles for the future

Rivian Automotive is showing off its first products at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.

November 29, 2018

The keynote address at the second annual AI and the Future of Work summit was delivered by Rosalin Acosta, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development.

Artificial intelligence summit addresses impact of technology on jobs and global economy

Speakers at the summit included Massachusetts Secretary of Labor Rosalin Acosta and former Google chairman Eric Schmidt.

November 15, 2018

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