Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea
Robotic boats could more rapidly locate the most valuable sampling spots in uncharted waters.
Robotic boats could more rapidly locate the most valuable sampling spots in uncharted waters.
Model alerts driverless cars when it’s safest to merge into traffic at intersections with obstructed views.
Navigation method may speed up autonomous last-mile delivery.
New control system may enable humanoid robots to do heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks.
Developed at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, robots can self-assemble to form various structures with applications including inspection.
By sensing tiny changes in shadows, a new system identifies approaching objects that may cause a collision.
Drones can fly at high speeds to a destination while keeping safe “backup” plans if things go awry.
Systems “learn” from novel dataset that captures how pushed objects move, to improve their physical interactions with new objects.
Research aims to make it easier for self-driving cars, robotics, and other applications to understand the 3D world.
An algorithm speeds up the planning process robots use to adjust their grip on objects, for picking and sorting, or tool use.
Systems of tiny robots may someday build high-performance structures, from airplanes to space settlements.
Beloved teacher and pioneer in hands-on engineering education developed design and robotics competitions at MIT, FIRST, and beyond, while promoting his concept of “gracious professionalism.”
Move over, Alexa and Siri. Talking Mabu robot provides one-to-one support while relaying information to doctors.
Professor’s startup brings millimeter-scale location tracking to factories, ports, and other industrial environments.
New structural design could lead to self-deploying tents or adaptive robotic fins.