A new design tool uses UV and RGB lights to change the color and textures of everyday objects. The system could enable surfaces to display dynamic patterns, such as health data and fashion designs.
Each $7,500 grant allows high schoolers to solve real-world problems with technological solutions.
By using a 3D printer like an iron, researchers can precisely control the color, shade, and texture of fabricated objects, using only one material.
DMSE’s new multipurpose hub invites undergraduates to explore materials, blending science, technology, and hands-on discovery.
MIT’s program for first-year students helps develop hands-on maker skills, with tools, socializing, and safety training.
With Style2Fab, makers can rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects, such as assistive devices, without hampering their functionality.
An expanded Hobby Shop welcomes all members of the MIT community seeking to build their passion projects.
Now a global community of builders of all skill levels and backgrounds, the fab lab network grew from a single maker facility at MIT.
Mechanical engineer and storyteller Hannah Gazdus integrates her love of art into all of her projects.
A new system enables makers to incorporate sensors into gears and other rotational mechanisms with just one pass in a 3D printer.
PhD students Lucy Du ’14, SM ’16 and Ginger Schmidt are crushing the competition — and gender barriers — in the world of televised robot combat.
Benjamin Katz '16, SM '18 is applying the skills he gained working on MIT's mini cheetah robot to the ATLAS project at Boston Dynamics.
A decision-making framework and wiki for students developed by MIT Project Manus and MIT Environment, Health and Safety enables safe making from home.
A team from MIT has designed disposable face shields that can be mass produced quickly to address hospitals’ needs nationwide.
Labs across campus respond to a call; MIT sends thousands of items directly to area hospitals in need.