Revealing causal links in complex systems

MIT engineers’ algorithm may have wide impact, from forecasting climate to projecting population growth to designing efficient aircraft.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Nov. 1, 2024 ~8 min

Artificial intelligence meets “blisk” in new DARPA-funded collaboration

Collaborative multi-university team will pursue new AI-enhanced design tools and high-throughput testing methods for next-generation turbomachinery.

Janine Liberty | Anne Wilson | Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
Oct. 8, 2024 ~4 min


Helping robots zero in on the objects that matter

A new method called Clio enables robots to quickly map a scene and identify the items they need to complete a given set of tasks.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Sept. 30, 2024 ~9 min

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.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
July 17, 2024 ~7 min

Study finds health risks in switching ships from diesel to ammonia fuel

Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
July 11, 2024 ~9 min

MIT researchers identify routes to stronger titanium alloys

The new design approach could be used to produce metals with exceptional combinations of strength and ductility, for aerospace and other applications.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
July 2, 2024 ~5 min

Advocating for science funding on Capitol Hill

During the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s Congressional Visit Days, PhD students and postdocs met with legislators to share expertise and advocate for science agency funding.

Hannah Jane LeBlanc | Science Policy Initiative • mit
June 5, 2024 ~4 min

Helping robots grasp the unpredictable

MIT CSAIL’s frugal deep-learning model infers the hidden physical properties of objects, then adapts to find the most stable grasps for robots in unstructured environments like homes and fulfillment centers.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
June 3, 2024 ~6 min


A technique for more effective multipurpose robots

With generative AI models, researchers combined robotics data from different sources to help robots learn better.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
June 3, 2024 ~7 min

Robotic “SuperLimbs” could help moonwalkers recover from falls

A new MIT system could help astronauts conserve energy and extend missions on the lunar surface.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
May 15, 2024 ~8 min

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