Computer science and technology

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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.

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3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems

MIT PhD student and CSAIL researcher Justin Kay describes his work combining AI and computer vision systems to monitor the ecosystems that support our planet.

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A faster problem-solving tool that guarantees feasibility

The FSNet system, developed at MIT, could help power grid operators rapidly find feasible solutions for optimizing the flow of electricity.

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The brain power behind sustainable AI

PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence.

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Creating AI that matters

How the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is shaping AI-sociotechnical systems for the future.

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New software designs eco-friendly clothing that can reassemble into new items

To reduce waste, the Refashion program helps users create outlines for adaptable clothing, such as pants that can be reconfigured into a dress. Each component of these pieces can be replaced, rearranged, or restyled.

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Method teaches generative AI models to locate personalized objects

After being trained with this technique, vision-language models can better identify a unique item in a new scene.

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MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and MBZUAI launch international collaboration to shape the future of AI

The MIT–MBZUAI Collaborative Research Program will unite faculty and students from both institutions to advance AI and accelerate its use in pressing scientific and societal challenges.

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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.

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Fighting for the health of the planet with AI

Assistant Professor Priya Donti’s research applies machine learning to optimize renewable energy.

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