Exploring Visual Knowledge in Language Models
You’ve probably heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. But what about a large language model…
Category: Robotics
Researchers leverage language models to enhance robot navigation
Imagine a future where your home robot can effortlessly carry a basket of laundry down the stairs and seamlessly deposit…
Improving Robot Grasping Skills for Unpredictable Objects
When robots encounter unfamiliar objects, they often face a significant challenge: appearances can be deceiving. For instance, a robot may…
Enhancing Efficiency in Multipurpose Robot Design Techniques
Imagine wanting to train a robot so it can adeptly use tools like a hammer, wrench, and screwdriver to make…
MIT School of Engineering Introduces New Faculty Members
The MIT School of Engineering is thrilled to announce the addition of 15 new faculty members across six academic departments.…
MIT researchers control muscles using light technology
For individuals dealing with paralysis or limb loss, neuroprosthetics that utilize electrical stimulation to trigger muscle contractions can restore some…
2024 MIT MAD Design Fellows Announced and Celebrated
Since its inception in 2022, the MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) has been a game-changer for graduate students at…
NASA MIT Formlabs Collaboration News and Updates
Audrey Chen, a talented MIT student graduating in 2024, lives by the mantra that “many opportunities only reveal themselves if…
Robotic Palm Imitates Human Touch Technology Advances
Imagine a robot confidently saying, “I’ll have you eating out of the palm of my hand,” but what if it…
Robotic SuperLimbs to Aid Moonwalkers in Fall Recovery
Looking for a good laugh? Watching videos of astronauts stumbling on the moon provides endless entertainment. NASA’s outtakes showcase Apollo…
Enhancing Language Model Reliability with Game Theory Insights
Have you ever imagined playing a game with a friend where you communicate secret messages through cryptic phrases? In this…
Improved Control Methods for Shape-Shifting Soft Robots
Imagine a revolutionary slime-like robot capable of morphing its shape to navigate through tight spaces, potentially allowing it to retrieve…
MIT students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarships
Three exceptional students from MIT—Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki—have been honored with the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship for…
Natural Language Improves LLMs in Coding Planning Robotics
Large Language Models (LLMs) have made significant strides in assisting with programming and robotics, but a considerable gap still exists…
Julie Shah appointed head of MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics
Julie Shah, an esteemed alumna of MIT (B.Sc. ’04, M.Sc. ’06, Ph.D. ’11), has been appointed as the new head…