How to Teach Robots Safe Limits for Open-Ended Tasks
When someone advises you to “know your limits,” they’re often referring to moderation in activities like exercise. However, for robots,…
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Teaching Robots Safe Limits for Open-Ended Tasks
When someone suggests you should “know your limits,” they often mean exercising within safe boundaries. However, for robots, this advice…
Circular Economy in the Built Environment Solutions
The construction industry faces a significant challenge: the staggering amount of waste it generates. Recent data indicates that in 2018…
2024 Nobel Prize Winners with MIT Connections Celebrated
During the prestigious Nobel Week in Stockholm, Sweden, MIT affiliates were honored for their exceptional contributions to science and economics.…
Noninvasive imaging method penetrates deeper into tissue
Metabolic imaging is an innovative, noninvasive technique that allows researchers and medical professionals to examine living cells with the use…
Cellular Traffic Congestion in Chronic Diseases and Therapy Targets
Chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and various inflammatory disorders, pose a significant challenge to global health, contributing substantially to…
AI Predictive Explanations in Simple Language
Machine learning is revolutionizing industries, but with that power comes the potential for errors and complexities, often leaving users perplexed…
Daniela Rus Receives John Scott Award for Innovation
Daniela Rus, the esteemed director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and a professor of electrical engineering and…
Hale Van Dorn Bradt X-ray Astronomy Pioneer Dies at 93
Hale Van Dorn Bradt, PhD ’61, a distinguished professor emeritus at MIT, has passed away at the age of 93.…
MIT HEALS Launches Initiative to Tackle Critical Health Issues
At MIT, interdisciplinary collaboration in life sciences and engineering is thriving. Recently, the Institute launched a groundbreaking initiative called the…
New Citation Tool Ensures Trustworthy AI Content
Chatbots are becoming increasingly versatile, functioning as dictionaries, therapists, poets, and trusted companions. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, these systems…
How to Choose the Best Location for a Solar or Wind Farm
When it comes to deciding where to construct new solar or wind facilities, the process often hinges on individual developers…
Biodegradable Material to Replace Harmful Microplastics
Microplastics pose a significant environmental threat and are present nearly everywhere on our planet. These tiny particles result from the…
Design the Car of the Future with 8000 Creative Ideas
Car design is a proprietary and iterative process, often taking several years for manufacturers to refine 3D models digitally. Carmakers…
MIT Delegation Advances Biodiversity at UN COP16
In a groundbreaking move, MIT organized a formal delegation to the global Conference of the Parties for the Convention on…