New imaging technique reconstructs the shapes of hidden objects

By leveraging reflections from wireless signals like Wi-Fi, the system could allow robots to find and manipulate items that are blocked from view.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
July 1, 2025 ~8 min

This compact, low-power receiver could give a boost to 5G smart devices

Researchers designed a tiny receiver chip that is more resilient to interference, which could enable smaller 5G “internet of things” devices with longer battery lives.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
June 17, 2025 ~7 min


Photonic processor could streamline 6G wireless signal processing

By performing deep learning at the speed of light, this chip could give edge devices new capabilities for real-time data analysis.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
June 11, 2025 ~7 min

New antenna could offer 5G ‘on-the-move’

Researchers aim to produce an antenna that delivers 5G-level performance while using less than 10% of the energy.

Brett Beasley-Notre Dame • futurity
May 20, 2025 ~7 min

Deploying a practical solution to space debris

Researchers share the design and implementation of an incentive-based Space Sustainability Rating.

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Media Lab • mit
May 14, 2025 ~6 min

Chip-based system for terahertz waves could enable more efficient, sensitive electronics

Researchers developed a scalable, low-cost device that can generate high-power terahertz waves on a chip, without bulky silicon lenses.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Feb. 20, 2025 ~7 min

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.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Feb. 13, 2025 ~8 min

Tiny, wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication

As part of a high-resolution biosensing device without wires, the antennas could help researchers decode intricate electrical signals sent by cells.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 20, 2024 ~8 min


“Wearable” devices for cells

By snugly wrapping around neurons, these devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Oct. 31, 2024 ~8 min

‘Digital twin’ can make wireless networks better

A new method predicts what data wireless computing users will need before they need it, making wireless networks faster and more reliable.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
July 24, 2024 ~6 min

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