A cheap and easy method can turn your run-of-the mill headphones into a sensor that plugs into a smartphone to monitor heart rate and do other stuff, too.

Method builds on gaming techniques to help autonomous vehicles navigate in the real world, where signals may be imperfect.

A new optical sensor small enough to fit on a smartphone but capable of hyperspectral and polarimetric imaging gets its inspiration from mantis shrimp eyes.

Researchers have discovered the ideal placement and pressure for an armband that could one day track heart rate without bulky wiring or sticky gel.

Engineered plant nanosensors and portable Raman spectroscopy will help enable sustainable practices in traditional and urban agriculture.

A textile sensor patch made with conductive yarns could track problematic pressure points in prosthetic limbs while offering more comfort for users.

Biological sensors developed by MIT spinout Glympse Bio could help clinicians make decisions for individual patients.

A new film can not only evaporate sweat but also use that moisture to power wearable electronic devices such as watches, fitness trackers, and more.

Facility within MIT.nano offers equipment and capabilities for visualizing data, creating immersive environments.

A symbiotic culture of specialized yeast and bacteria can generate tough materials able to perform a variety of functions.