To get a sense of what StructCode is all about, says Mustafa Doğa Doğan, think of Superman. Not the “faster than a speeding bullet” and “more powerful than a locomotive” version, but a Superman, or Superwoman, who sees the world differently from ordinary mortals — someone who can look around a room and glean all kinds of information about ordinary objects that is not apparent to people with less penetrating faculties.

A new computational method facilitates the dense placement of objects inside a rigid container.

A new AI-based approach for controlling autonomous robots satisfies the often-conflicting goals of safety and stability.

Researchers develop an algorithm that decides when a “student” machine should follow its teacher, and when it should learn on its own.

The role-playing game “On the Plane” simulates xenophobia to foster greater understanding and reflection via virtual experiences.

MIT researchers are discovering which parts of the brain are engaged when a person evaluates a computer program.