Mechanical engineering

Beaver-like robots face off in annual MIT contest

Engineering an award-winning TV programMIT faculty, students' perspective employed in PBS's 'Design Squad'

Harnessing sunlight on the cheapMIT student project aims to develop cost-efficient solar power

MIT examines reality of slashing vehicle fuel use

Boyce to head MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering

Leaving our markMIT class tracks carbon footprint of different lifestyles; finds even the smallest U.S. footprints are relatively large

How strong is a hurricane? Just listen

Boston College, MIT researchers achieve dramatic increase in thermoelectric efficiencyNanotech advance heralds new era in heating, cooling and power generation

On a 'roll': MIT researchers devise new cell-sorting systemProcess could yield low-cost tool for diagnosing cancer, other diseases

Turning 'funky' quantum mysteries into computing reality

Students unveil eco-product prototypes

Toy soldier: At play with Barry Kudrowitz, MIT toy designer

MIT creates oil-repelling materialsMany applications in aviation, more

Cuter scooter defined by electricity, portability

MIT finishes fourth in DARPA challenge for robotic vehicles

MIT's 'robocar' named a finalist in DARPA Urban Challenge

MIT develops 'tractor beam' for manipulation of cells on siliconTool could manipulate tiny objects on a chip

After 12 years at MIT, recent Ph.D. grad makes history

Herr wins $250,000 Heinz Award

GM plugs in to battery technology with MIT roots

DARPA names MIT's 'robocar' a semifinalist

MIT researchers work toward spark-free, fuel-efficient engines

Joint effort: Robotic ankle research gets off on the right footArmy vet demos MIT prosthesis; device is first of its kind