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3-D printing Additive manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Computer science and technology Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) machine learning Maker movement Mechanical engineering MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Research School of Engineering Sustainability

Preview tool helps makers visualize 3D-printed objects

By quickly generating aesthetically accurate previews of fabricated objects, the VisiPrint system could make prototyping faster and less wasteful.

Artificial Intelligence Batteries Computer modeling Department of Energy (DoE) DMSE Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) machine learning Manufacturing Materials science and engineering Nanoscience and nanotechnology National Science Foundation (NSF) Nuclear science and engineering Research School of Engineering Semiconductors Solar

MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials

A new model measures defects that can be leveraged to improve materials’ mechanical strength, heat transfer, and energy-conversion efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence Biology Civil and environmental engineering Computational biology Health sciences and technology Materials science and engineering Mechanical engineering MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Proteins Research School of Engineering Synthetic biology

MIT engineers design proteins by their motion, not just their shape

An AI model generates novel proteins based on how they vibrate and move, opening new possibilities for dynamic biomaterials and adaptive therapeutics.

Algorithms Artificial Intelligence Civil and environmental engineering Computer science and technology Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) IDSS Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) Logistics machine learning MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Research Robotics School of Engineering Supply chains

AI system learns to keep warehouse robot traffic running smoothly

This new approach adapts to decide which robots should get the right of way at every moment, avoiding congestion and increasing throughput.

Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) Animals Artificial Intelligence Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Computer science and technology computer-vision Data Ecology Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Environment machine learning Mechanical engineering MIT Schwarzman College of Computing MIT Sea Grant National Science Foundation (NSF) Oceanography and ocean engineering Research School of Engineering Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Video Volunteering, outreach, public service Water

Augmenting citizen science with computer vision for fish monitoring

MIT Sea Grant works with the Woodwell Climate Research Center and other collaborators to demonstrate a deep learning-based system for fish monitoring.

Artificial Intelligence Assistive technology Augmented and virtual reality Biomechanics computer-vision Human-computer interaction machine learning Mechanical engineering Research Robotics School of Engineering sensors

Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements

By moving their hands and fingers, users can direct a robot to play piano or shoot a basketball, or they can manipulate objects in a virtual environment.

Artificial Intelligence Data Health Care Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) Medicine Research School of Engineering Technology and society

How to create “humble” AI

An MIT-led team is designing artificial intelligence systems for medical diagnosis that are more collaborative and forthcoming about uncertainty.

Artificial Intelligence Classes and programs Collaboration Design Funding International initiatives MIT Morningside Academy for Design MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Research School of Architecture and Planning Technology and society

MIT and Hasso Plattner Institute establish collaborative hub for AI and creativity

Jointly led by the MIT Morningside Academy for Design, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, and the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, the hub will foster a dynamic community where computing, creativity, and human-centered innovation meet.

Artificial Intelligence Computer science and technology Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Human-computer interaction Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) machine learning MIT Schwarzman College of Computing MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Research School of Engineering

A better method for identifying overconfident large language models

This new metric for measuring uncertainty could flag hallucinations and help users know whether to trust an AI model.

Artificial Intelligence Computer science and technology Data Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Electronics Imaging machine learning Media Lab MIT Schwarzman College of Computing National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Robotics School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering sensors Wireless

Generative AI improves a wireless vision system that sees through obstructions

With this new technique, a robot could more accurately detect hidden objects or understand an indoor scene using reflected Wi-Fi signals.