Building for Ukraine: A hackathon with a mission
No venture capital, no competition — just real-world problems in urgent need of solutions.
Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up
MIT engineers developed an insect-sized jumping robot that can traverse challenging terrains and carry heavy payloads.
Engineers enable a drone to determine its position in the dark and indoors
A new low-power system using radio frequency waves takes a major step toward autonomous, indoor drone navigation.
MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone
New research could improve the safety of drone shows, warehouse robots, and self-driving cars.
Expanding robot perception
Associate Professor Luca Carlone is working to give robots a more human-like awareness of their environment.
This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical pollination
With a new design, the bug-sized bot was able to fly 100 times longer than prior versions.
Startup’s autonomous drones precisely track warehouse inventories
Corvus Robotics, founded by Mohammed Kabir ’21, is using drones that can navigate in GPS-denied environments to expedite inventory management.
Flying high to enable sustainable delivery, remote care
Drone company founders with MIT Advanced Study Program roots seek to bring aerial delivery to the mainstream.
Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way
Neural network controllers provide complex robots with stability guarantees, paving the way for the safer deployment of autonomous vehicles and industrial machines.
Military students innovate technology solutions for US Special Operations Command
Working with mentors and military operators, cadets are addressing challenges in such areas as autonomy, data analytics, communications, and blood delivery.
AI copilot enhances human precision for safer aviation
Designed to ensure safer skies, “Air-Guardian” blends human intuition with machine precision, creating a more symbiotic relationship between pilot and aircraft.
Planning algorithm enables high-performance flight
With this new approach, a tailsitter aircraft, ideal for search-and-rescue missions, can plan and execute complex, high-speed acrobatic maneuvers.
A simpler method for learning to control a robot
Researchers develop a machine-learning technique that can efficiently learn to control a robot, leading to better performance with fewer data.
Preparing Colombia’s cities for life amid changing forests
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative Research Program Director Marcela Angel MCP ’18 has built an international program in natural climate solutions.
A step toward safe and reliable autopilots for flying
A new AI-based approach for controlling autonomous robots satisfies the often-conflicting goals of safety and stability.