Periodically catching up on sleep can improve gait control for the chronically sleep-deprived.

Researchers find blind and sighted readers have sharply different takes on what content is most useful to include in a chart caption.

Advance incorporates sensing directly into an object’s material, with applications for assistive technology and “intelligent” furniture.

Prosthetic enables a wide range of daily activities, such as zipping a suitcase, shaking hands, and petting a cat.

Robotic arm equipped with a hairbrush helps with brushing tasks and could be an asset in assistive-care settings.

Researchers have designed a skin-like device that can measure small facial movements in patients who have lost the ability to speak.

For the robotics category in a new series celebrating innovation, the USPS chose the bionic prosthesis designed and built by the Media Lab's Biomechatronics group.

An MIT team discusses the pitfalls of “parachute research” and the importance of “sociotechnical” factors.

By observing humans, robots learn to perform complex tasks, such as setting a table.

Design combines a common diaper material with RFID technology.