Thursday, December 30, 2021 Image MIT news article Speeding up directed evolution of molecules in the labComputational BiologyRobotics Using a new robotic platform, researchers can simultaneously track hundreds of microbial populations as they evolve new proteins or other molecules.
Monday, November 29, 2021 Image MIT news article Artificial intelligence that understands object relationshipsAI & Machine LearningRobotics A new machine-learning model could enable robots to understand interactions in the world in the way humans do.
Friday, November 12, 2021 Image MIT news article Dexterous robotic hands manipulate thousands of objects with easeAI & Machine LearningRobotics A new system can reorient over 2,000 different objects, with the robotic hand facing both upwards and downwards.
Friday, November 5, 2021 Image MIT news article Giving robots social skillsAI & Machine LearningAlgorithms & TheoryHuman-Computer InteractionRobotics A new machine-learning system helps robots understand and perform certain social interactions.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Image MIT news article One giant leap for the mini cheetahAI & Machine LearningRobotics A new control system, demonstrated using MIT’s robotic mini cheetah, enables four-legged robots to jump across uneven terrain in real-time.
Friday, August 20, 2021 Image MIT news article Making machines that make robots, and robots that make themselvesAI & Machine LearningRobotics PhD student Martin Nisser wants to democratize hardware by making it easier to build and customize.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Image MIT news article Getting dressed with help from robotsAI & Machine LearningAlgorithms & TheoryHuman-Computer InteractionRobotics A human-aware motion planning algorithm addresses the safety gap in collaboration between robots and humans.
Monday, July 19, 2021 Image MIT news article Contact-aware robot designAI & Machine LearningAlgorithms & TheoryHealthcareProgramming Languages & Software EngineeringRobotics CSAIL created a new method to computationally optimize the shape and control of a robotic manipulator for a specific task.
Saturday, July 3, 2021 Image External articles Meet The World’s Most Influential Women EngineersAI & Machine LearningMobile/Wireless/TelecommRoboticsSystems & Networking CSAIL's Daniela Rus, Dina Katabi, and Barbara Liskov top the Forbes list of the world's most influential women in STEM.