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Research at MIT aims to develop innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges. From addressing the energy needs of tomorrow to improving cancer therapies, MIT’s research efforts are …

Dec 3, 2025 · From Romania to MIT, Daniela Rus is redefining robotics to enhance human capabilities. What's her secret to giving people 'superpowers'?

3 days ago · 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.

Our research focuses on robotic hardware and algorithms, from sensing to control to perception to manipulation.

Dec 2, 2025 · System developed by researchers at MIT CSAIL and LIDS uses rigorous mathematics to ensure robots flex, adapt, and interact with people and objects in a safe and precise way. It helps …

MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) offers a world-class education that combines thorough analysis with hands-on discovery. One of the original six courses offered when MIT was …

Jun 5, 2025 · Researchers have introduced a novel algorithm that enables a robot to “think ahead” by evaluating thousands of possible solutions in parallel and then refining the best ones to meet the …

When a robot is moving one of its limbs through free space, its behavior is well-described by a few simple equations. But as soon as it strikes something solid — when a walking robot’s foot hits the …

This course provides an overview of robot mechanisms, dynamics, and intelligent controls.