Artificial intelligence
In Profile: Missy Cummings
April 5, 2010
Former U.S. Naval fighter pilot aims to improve how humans and computers interact.
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Computer science and technology, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Education, teaching, academics, Electrical engineering and electronics, Engineering Systems, Faculty, Mechanical engineering, Security studies and military
Explained: Linear and nonlinear systems
February 26, 2010
Much scientific research across a range of disciplines tries to find linear approximations of nonlinear behaviors. But what does that mean?
Flight of fancy
December 3, 2009
Using an autonomous mini-helicopter, an MIT team stunned the Association for Unmanned Vehicles International by solving one of its notoriously tough challenges on the first try.
From nature, robots
September 25, 2009
Mechanical engineer Sangbae Kim looks to animals to inspire his robot designs
Also labeled: Mechanical engineering
Fish and chips
August 24, 2009
New robots mimic fish's swimming and could explore areas where traditional underwater autonomous vehicles can't currently go.
Quanta Computer extends collaboration with CSAIL
July 17, 2009
$25 million agreement to fund research on cloud computing, mobile technologies
Robotic therapy holds promise for cerebral palsy
May 19, 2009
Devices can help children with brain injuries learn to grasp and manipulate objects
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology, Mechanical engineering
'Bother bots' win the day
May 8, 2009
Annual 2.007 robot competition features good defense
Robots on a recycling rampage
May 1, 2009
Student projects compete in annual event
Barbara Liskov wins Turing Award
March 10, 2009
ACM cites 'foundational innovations' in programming language design
Lincoln Laboratory is on a 'ROLL'
January 22, 2009
Scientists mentor students in the basics of robotics
Robo-forklift keeps humans out of harm's way
January 21, 2009
Could allow military to handle supplies without risk to people
Dig this: RoboClam
November 25, 2008
Device could lead to 'smart' anchors, more
Also labeled: Mechanical engineering, Oceanography and ocean engineering
Media Lab creates Center for Future Storytelling
November 18, 2008
Teams up with Plymouth Rock Studios to reinvent the movies
Going under the (robotic) knife
November 17, 2008
Engineering students design robots to remove tumors
MIT's new underwater robot can hover in place
September 25, 2008
Odyssey IV could be a boon for oil explorers, archaeologists and more
Also labeled: Environment, Oceanography and ocean engineering
Robot wheelchair finds its own way
September 19, 2008
MIT invention responds to user's spoken commands
MIT model helps computers sort data more like humans
August 25, 2008
MIT class asks: Fly me to the moon?
May 21, 2008
MIT students design graduate student development program
February 16, 2008
Also labeled: Electrical engineering and electronics, Education, teaching, academics, Students, AAAS
Learning about brains from computers, and vice versa
February 16, 2008
Cask from the past
October 29, 2007
Team IDs ancient cargo from DNA
A good luck send-off for 'Robocar'
October 17, 2007
21st-century pack mule: MIT's 'exoskeleton' lightens the load
September 19, 2007
Herr wins $250,000 Heinz Award
September 12, 2007
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