Robotics
Robotics

Teaching robots to map large environments

A new approach developed at MIT could help a search-and-rescue robot navigate an unpredictable environment by rapidly generating an accurate map of its surroundings.

Using generative AI to diversify virtual training grounds for robots

New tool from MIT CSAIL creates realistic virtual kitchens and living rooms where simulated robots can interact with models of real-world objects, scaling up training data for robot foundation models.

What does the future hold for generative AI?

At the inaugural MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium Symposium, researchers and business leaders discussed potential advancements centered on this powerful technology.

Robot, know thyself: New vision-based system teaches machines to understand their bodies

Neural Jacobian Fields, developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, can learn to control any robot from a single camera, without any other sensors.

AI shapes autonomous underwater “gliders”

An AI pipeline developed by CSAIL researchers enables unique hydrodynamic designs for bodyboard-sized vehicles that glide underwater and could help scientists gather marine data.

Robotic probe quickly measures key properties of new materials

Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Using generative AI to help robots jump higher and land safely

MIT CSAIL researchers combined GenAI and a physics simulation engine to refine robot designs. The result: a machine that out-jumped a robot designed by humans.

Researchers present bold ideas for AI at MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium kickoff event

Presentations targeted high-impact intersections of AI and other areas, such as health care, business, and education.

AI-enabled control system helps autonomous drones stay on target in uncertain environments

The system automatically learns to adapt to unknown disturbances such as gusting winds.

Merging design and computer science in creative ways

MAD Fellow Alexander Htet Kyaw connects humans, machines, and the physical world using AI and augmented reality.