Crab-inspired artificial vision system works on land and underwater
It could lead to the development of amphibious systems with unconventional applications.
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Robots learn to shape letters using Play-Doh
This could help robots make food and even pottery.
Scientists 'knit' soft robotic wearables for easier design and fabrication
They could be used for applications like assistive gloves for the disabled.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Scientists create cube robots that can shapeshift in space
ElectroVoxels are cheap to make and use electromagnets for reconfiguration.
Researchers are working on giving robots social skills
It could enable smoother and more positive human-robot interactions.
MIT's toolkit lets anyone design their own muscle-sensing wearables
It uses your body's electrical conductivity to sense movement and activities.
MIT robot could help people with limited mobility dress themselves
It allows for "safe impacts" in order to dress a person more efficiently.
Robotic 'digger finger' could search for buried land mines
The machine can sift through sand to find what it wants.
Researchers say they've made smart clothes that actually feel like fabric
The embedded sensors could help train athletes and give robots touch-sensitive ‘skin.’
MIT researchers created a system that prints functional drones and robots
LaserFactory cuts out a shape, then adds circuitry and components.
MIT's oncological risk AI calculates cancer chances regardless of race
It was trained and validated on datasets from the US, Europe and Asia.
MIT tests autonomous 'Roboat' that can carry two passengers
The half-scale Roboat II is being tested in Amsterdam's canals
MIT researchers use radio signals to detect everyday household activities
RF-Diary works in the dark and can generate descriptions of what someone's doing.
MIT AI system knows when to make a medical diagnosis or defer to an expert
The human-AI hybrid is more accurate than humans or AI on their own.
Autonomous robot uses UVC light to disinfect warehouses
The system can neutralize about 90 percent of coronavirus particles on surfaces.
AI recreates the painting techniques of famous artists
It's as close as you'll get to seeing a masterpiece in progress.
MIT wants to use your microwaving habits to study your health
Researchers developed a system that wirelessly monitors your appliance usage.
Muscle sensors may let you control a drone by clenching your fist
It's a more intuitive way to control robots.
MIT uses wireless signals and AI to monitor COVID-19 patients at home
It can detect vital signs, sleep patterns and movement.
MIT helps self-driving cars ‘see’ through snow and fog
By mapping what’s beneath the road instead of what’s on it.
