MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials
In biology, defects are generally bad. But in materials science, defects can be intentionally tuned to give materials useful new properties. Today,…
Month: March 2026
AI system learns to keep warehouse robot traffic running smoothly
Inside a giant autonomous warehouse, hundreds of robots dart down aisles as they collect and distribute items to fulfill a steady stream…
Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements
The next time you’re scrolling your phone, take a moment to appreciate the feat: The seemingly mundane act is possible thanks to…
How to create “humble” AI
Artificial intelligence holds promise for helping doctors diagnose patients and personalize treatment options. However, an international group of scientists led by MIT…
On algorithms, life, and learning
From enhancing international business logistics to freeing up more hospital beds to helping farmers, MIT Professor Dimitris Bertsimas SM ’87, PhD ’88…
What’s the right path for AI?
Who benefits from artificial intelligence? This basic question, which has been especially salient during the AI surge of the last few years,…