Human-computer interaction

Professor Hiroshi Ishii demonstrates one of the Tangible Media group's projects at Ars Technica 2018.

Hiroshi Ishii wins Association for Computing Machinery SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award

Media arts and sciences professor is recognized for a career of contributions to human-computer interaction.

February 20, 2019

MIT researchers have developed a “semantic parser” that learns through observation to more closely mimic a child’s language-acquisition process, which could greatly extend computing’s capabilities.

Machines that learn language more like kids do

Computer model could improve human-machine interaction, provide insight into how children learn language.

October 31, 2018

An MIT system uses an algorithm that can take 2-D videos and turn them into 3-D-printed “motion sculptures” that show how a human body moves through space.

Creating 3-D-printed “motion sculptures” from 2-D videos

CSAIL system could help athletes, dancers, and others better analyze how they move.

September 18, 2018

A system developed at MIT allows a human supervisor to correct a robot's mistakes using gestures and brainwaves.

How to control robots with brainwaves and hand gestures

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory system enables people to correct robot mistakes on multiple-choice tasks.

June 20, 2018

WaitSuite opens up new possibilities for "micro-learning," leveraging idle moments like when you're waiting to connect to WiFi or refresh your email.

Learn a language while you wait for WiFi

CSAIL tool integrates with email and web browsers to harness micro-moments.

April 17, 2017

A new system from CSAIL uses EEG brain signals to detect if a person notices robots making a mistake.

Brain-controlled robots

CSAIL system enables people to correct robot mistakes using brain signals.

March 6, 2017

Fadel Adib has joined the Media Lab faculty to head the new research group Signal Kinetics.

Fadel Adib joins Media Lab faculty

Adib is directing a new research group at the Media Lab, aiming to uncover, analyze, and engineer natural and human-made networks.

January 27, 2017

“The kinds of technologies that people are building today are much more connected to how people interact in social aspects of our culture. Technology and humanity are now deeply interlinked," says Eran Egozy, engineer, musician, new media pioneer, and MIT professor of the practice in music technology.

Sharing a passion for music and interactive technology

Harmonix co-founder Eran Egozy returns to MIT as professor of the practice in music technology.

May 4, 2016

Learn a language while you text

Graduate student's “WaitChatter” app teaches vocabulary during moments in between text and instant-message replies.

May 14, 2015

Computers that teach by example

New system enables pattern-recognition systems to convey what they learn to humans.

December 5, 2014

Robot 101: Learning to work with humans

Julie Shah teaches a new generation of robots to collaborate safely and efficiently with workers across industries.

April 1, 2014

Democratizing data visualization

Study examines use of ‘Exhibit’ tools in creating interactive data visualizations.

March 27, 2014

Baxter is designed to perform simple assembly-line tasks, such as packing and unpacking.

Professor emeritus Rodney Brooks refines the sequel to iRobot

Rodney Brooks’ startup, Rethink Robotics, is producing robots that can adapt to manufacturing tasks and the factory environment.

August 9, 2013

New research could let vehicles, robots collaborate with humans

Researchers are developing systems that can analyze people’s needs to determine the best way to achieve their goals.

May 3, 2013

Humans and robots work better together following cross-training

Swapping of roles improves efficiency as well as robots’ confidence and humans’ trust.

February 11, 2013

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