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November 13 '19

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning , Robotics

November 13 '19

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning , Robotics

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

October 30 '19

AI & Machine Learning , Robotics , Manufacturing , Transportation

October 30 '19

AI & Machine Learning , Robotics , Manufacturing , Transportation

Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other

October 29 '19

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning

October 29 '19

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

October 27 '19

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

Spotlighted News

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

November 13 '19

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

Robotic boats could more rapidly locate the most valuable sampling spots in uncharted waters.

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

November 04 '19

Better autonomous “reasoning” at tricky intersections

CSAIL/Toyota model alerts driverless cars when it’s safest to merge into traffic at intersections with obstructed views.

Better autonomous “reasoning” at tricky intersections

November 01 '19

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

Freeman was honored for his contributions to the field of computer vision

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Manufacturing Transportation

October 30 '19

Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other

Developed at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, a team of robots can self-assemble to form different structures with applications in inspection, disaster response, and manufacturing

Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

October 29 '19

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Systems “learn” from novel dataset that captures how pushed objects move, to improve their physical interactions with new objects.

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

October 29 '19

Deep learning with point clouds

Research aims to make it easier for self-driving cars, robotics, and other applications to understand the 3D world.

Deep learning with point clouds

Algorithms & Theory Health Care

October 29 '19

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

Model could recreate video from motion-blurred images and “corner cameras,” may someday retrieve 3D data from 2D medical images.

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

October 27 '19

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

By sensing tiny changes in shadows, CSAIL's new system identifies approaching objects that may cause a collision

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

AI & Machine Learning

October 24 '19

Better fact-checking for fake news

New research reveals biases in fake news datasets and improves the use of automatic detectors.

Better fact-checking for fake news

David Clark, Cecilia Testart and Philipp Richter

October 09 '19

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

CSAIL model identifies “serial hijackers” of internet IP addresses.

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

Programming Languages & Software Engineering

October 02 '19

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

Alan Edelman, professor of applied mathematics at MIT, has been selected to receive the 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award.

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

October 02 '19

Using algorithms to build a map of the placenta

New technique stretches out MRI scans of placentas so they can be more accurately analyzed, and shows the potential of MRI for pregnancy monitoring.

Using algorithms to build a map of the placenta

An MIT-invented algorithm automatically produces a “portamento” effect — a pitch sliding from one note to another — between any two audio signals in real time. The algorithm finds the optimal way to move pitches from one signal into another to produce a smooth transition between sounds (shown here).

September 27 '19

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Algorithm enables one audio signal to glide into another, recreating the “portamento” effect of some musical instruments.

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Computational Biology

September 25 '19

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship

Brain and cognitive sciences professor studies how the human mind is able to learn so rapidly.

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship

photo of Yoshua Bengio, credit Maryse Boyce

September 18 '19

Learning High-Level Representations for Agents

Septmeber 18, 2019 - Prof. Yoshua Bengio, Prof. University of Montreal, and Scientific Director, Mila, gave a Dertouzos Distinguished Lecture at CSAIL entitled 'Learning High-Level Representations for Agents'

Learning High-Level Representations for Agents

September 12 '19

How hardware wallets could transform computer security

The key to computer security: not relying on the computer

How hardware wallets could transform computer security

AI & Machine Learning Health Care

September 12 '19

Using machine learning to estimate risk of cardiovascular death

Developed at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, new system uses a patient's ECG signal to estimate potential for cardiovascular death

Using machine learning to estimate risk of cardiovascular death

Energy Entertainment Manufacturing

September 10 '19

Objects can now change colors like a chameleon

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory team creates new reprogrammable ink that lets objects change colors using light.

Objects can now change colors like a chameleon

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics Transportation

August 29 '19

MIT’s fleet of autonomous boats can now shapeshift

New capabilities allow “roboats” to change configurations to form pop-up bridges, stages, and other structures.

MIT’s fleet of autonomous boats can now shapeshift

August 28 '19

Building microprocessors out of carbon nanotubes

New approach harnesses the same fabrication processes used for silicon chips, offers key advance toward next-generation computers.

Building microprocessors out of carbon nanotubes

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Energy

August 28 '19

Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently

MIT system “learns” how to optimally allocate workloads across thousands of servers to cut costs, save energy.

Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently

Transportation

August 22 '19

Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality

MIT startup’s unique approach to improving human mobility is helping it gain traction in a competitive landscape.

Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision

August 22 '19

Why did my classifier just mistake a turtle for a rifle?

Two longtime friends explore how computer vision systems go awry.

Why did my classifier just mistake a turtle for a rifle?

August 19 '19

Better video streaming when WiFi is scarce

If multiple housemates are streaming video, MIT CSAIL system "Minerva" ensures that everyone can watch with minimal buffering and pixelation

Better video streaming when WiFi is scarce

Articles

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

November 13 '19

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

Robotic boats could more rapidly locate the most valuable sampling spots in uncharted waters.

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

November 01 '19

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

Freeman was honored for his contributions to the field of computer vision

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

October 29 '19

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Systems “learn” from novel dataset that captures how pushed objects move, to improve their physical interactions with new objects.

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

October 29 '19

Deep learning with point clouds

Research aims to make it easier for self-driving cars, robotics, and other applications to understand the 3D world.

Deep learning with point clouds

Algorithms & Theory Health Care

October 29 '19

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

Model could recreate video from motion-blurred images and “corner cameras,” may someday retrieve 3D data from 2D medical images.

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

AI & Machine Learning

October 24 '19

Better fact-checking for fake news

New research reveals biases in fake news datasets and improves the use of automatic detectors.

Better fact-checking for fake news

October 09 '19

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

CSAIL model identifies “serial hijackers” of internet IP addresses.

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

Programming Languages & Software Engineering

October 02 '19

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

Alan Edelman, professor of applied mathematics at MIT, has been selected to receive the 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award.

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

September 27 '19

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Algorithm enables one audio signal to glide into another, recreating the “portamento” effect of some musical instruments.

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Computational Biology

September 25 '19

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship

Brain and cognitive sciences professor studies how the human mind is able to learn so rapidly.

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship

September 12 '19

How hardware wallets could transform computer security

The key to computer security: not relying on the computer

How hardware wallets could transform computer security

AI & Machine Learning Health Care

September 12 '19

Using machine learning to estimate risk of cardiovascular death

Developed at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, new system uses a patient's ECG signal to estimate potential for cardiovascular death

Using machine learning to estimate risk of cardiovascular death

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics Transportation

August 29 '19

MIT’s fleet of autonomous boats can now shapeshift

New capabilities allow “roboats” to change configurations to form pop-up bridges, stages, and other structures.

MIT’s fleet of autonomous boats can now shapeshift

August 28 '19

Building microprocessors out of carbon nanotubes

New approach harnesses the same fabrication processes used for silicon chips, offers key advance toward next-generation computers.

Building microprocessors out of carbon nanotubes

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Energy

August 28 '19

Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently

MIT system “learns” how to optimally allocate workloads across thousands of servers to cut costs, save energy.

Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently

Transportation

August 22 '19

Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality

MIT startup’s unique approach to improving human mobility is helping it gain traction in a competitive landscape.

Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision

August 22 '19

Why did my classifier just mistake a turtle for a rifle?

Two longtime friends explore how computer vision systems go awry.

Why did my classifier just mistake a turtle for a rifle?

August 19 '19

Better video streaming when WiFi is scarce

If multiple housemates are streaming video, MIT CSAIL system "Minerva" ensures that everyone can watch with minimal buffering and pixelation

Better video streaming when WiFi is scarce

August 18 '19

Using Wall Street secrets to make cloud computing cheaper

“Risk-aware” traffic engineering could help service providers such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google better utilize network infrastructure.

Using Wall Street secrets to make cloud computing cheaper

August 07 '19

Study measures how fast humans react to road hazards

In “semiautonomous” cars, older drivers may need more time to take the wheel when responding to the unexpected.

Study measures how fast humans react to road hazards

August 05 '19

Automating artificial intelligence for medical decision-making

Model replaces the laborious process of annotating massive patient datasets by hand.

Automating artificial intelligence for medical decision-making

Algorithms & Theory Security & Cryptography Transportation

July 23 '19

Making it easier to program and protect the web

Professor Adam Chlipala builds tools to help programmers more quickly generate optimized, secure code.

Making it easier to program and protect the web

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Health Care

July 22 '19

Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands tours MIT

Dutch delegation visits the Institute for a tour focused on computing, robotics, and health care innovation.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands tours MIT

AI & Machine Learning Education

July 22 '19

Professor Patrick Winston, former director of MIT’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, dies at 76

Beloved professor conducted pioneering research on imbuing machines with human-like intelligence, including the ability to understand stories.

Professor Patrick Winston, former director of MIT’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, dies at 76

Videos

November 04 '19

Better autonomous “reasoning” at tricky intersections

CSAIL/Toyota model alerts driverless cars when it’s safest to merge into traffic at intersections with obstructed views.

Better autonomous “reasoning” at tricky intersections

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Manufacturing Transportation

October 30 '19

Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other

October 27 '19

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

By sensing tiny changes in shadows, CSAIL's new system identifies approaching objects that may cause a collision

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

October 02 '19

Using algorithms to build a map of the placenta

New technique stretches out MRI scans of placentas so they can be more accurately analyzed, and shows the potential of MRI for pregnancy monitoring.

Using algorithms to build a map of the placenta

Energy Entertainment Manufacturing

September 10 '19

Objects can now change colors like a chameleon

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory team creates new reprogrammable ink that lets objects change colors using light.

Objects can now change colors like a chameleon

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision Programming Languages & Software Engineering Systems & Networking Entertainment Manufacturing

August 05 '19

Computer-aided knitting

New CSAIL research uses machine learning to customize clothing designs

Computer-aided knitting

July 16 '19

Designing custom "hybrid drones"

MIT CSAIL system allows users to design drones that can switch between hovering like a traditional drone, and gliding like a fixed-wing airplane

Designing custom "hybrid drones"

July 11 '19

MIT robot masters the Bottle Cap Challenge

MIT's RoboRaise system mimics human operator to be able to spin a cap off a bottle

MIT robot masters the Bottle Cap Challenge

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Manufacturing

May 22 '19

This robot helps you lift objects — by looking at your biceps

CSAIL system can mirror a user's motions and follow nonverbal commands by monitoring arm muscles.

This robot helps you lift objects — by looking at your biceps

April 29 '19

Giving robots a better feel for object manipulation

Model improves a robot’s ability to mold materials into shapes and interact with liquids and solid objects.

Giving robots a better feel for object manipulation

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Energy Health Care

April 18 '19

Robots that can sort recycling

CSAIL’s "RoCycle" system uses in-hand sensors to detect if an object is paper, metal or plastic.

Robots that can sort recycling

Robotics Manufacturing

March 18 '19

Robot precisely moves objects it’s never seen before

kPAM system allows robots to do finer manipulation, like hanging a small mug on a tiny hook

Robot precisely moves objects it’s never seen before

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Health Care Manufacturing

March 14 '19

New robot hand is soft and strong

Gripper inspired by “origami magic ball” can grasp wide array of delicate and heavy objects

New robot hand is soft and strong

Algorithms & Theory Graphics & Vision Systems & Networking Health Care

November 29 '18

Higher-res models for creating structures with complex features

Computer scientists often develop mathematical models to understand how animals move, enabling breakthroughs in designing things like microrobotic wings and artificial bone structures.

Higher-res models for creating structures with complex features

AI & Machine Learning

November 29 '18

Reproducing paintings that make an impression

CSAIL's new RePaint system aims to faithfully recreate your favorite paintings using deep learning and 3-D printing.

Reproducing paintings that make an impression

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Health Care Transportation

November 01 '18

Fleets of drones could aid searches for lost hikers

System allows drones to cooperatively explore terrain under thick forest canopies where GPS signals are unreliable.

Fleets of drones could aid searches for lost hikers

Graphics & Vision Education Entertainment

September 19 '18

Creating 3-D-printed “motion sculptures” from 2-D videos

CSAIL system could help athletes, dancers, and others better analyze how they move

Creating 3-D-printed “motion sculptures” from 2-D videos

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision Robotics

September 17 '18

Helping computers fill in the gaps between video frames

Machine learning system efficiently recognizes activities by observing how objects change in only a few key frames.

Helping computers fill in the gaps between video frames

August 20 '18

A "GPS for inside your body"

CSAIL wireless system suggests future where doctors could implant sensors to track tumors or even dispense drugs.

A "GPS for inside your body"

AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision Entertainment

July 05 '18

An AI for editing music in videos

Given a video of a musical performance, CSAIL system can make specific instruments louder or softer

An AI for editing music in videos

June 20 '18

How to control robots with brainwaves and hand gestures

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory system enables people to correct robot mistakes on multiple-choice tasks.

How to control robots with brainwaves and hand gestures

AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision Health Care

June 12 '18

Artificial intelligence senses people through walls

Wireless smart-home system from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory could monitor diseases and help the elderly “age in place.”

Artificial intelligence senses people through walls

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision Health Care

May 30 '18

Teaching chores to an artificial agent

Activity simulator could eventually teach robots tasks like making coffee or setting the table.

Teaching chores to an artificial agent

Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Senseable City Lab have designed a fleet of autonomous boats that offer high maneuverability and precise control. The boats can also be rapidly 3-D printed using a low-cost printer, making mass manufacturing more feasible. The boats could be used to taxi people around and to deliver goods, easing street traffic, or even perform city services overnight, instead of during busy daylight hours.

May 23 '18

Fleet of autonomous boats could service some cities, reducing road traffic

Researchers design 3-D-printed, driverless boats that can provide transport and self-assemble into other floating structures.

Fleet of autonomous boats could service some cities, reducing road traffic

Talks

September 18 '19

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Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

Better autonomous “reasoning” at tricky intersections

Better autonomous “reasoning” at tricky intersections

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other

Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Deep learning with point clouds

Deep learning with point clouds

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

Helping self-driving cars see around corners

Better fact-checking for fake news

Better fact-checking for fake news

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

Using algorithms to build a map of the placenta

Using algorithms to build a map of the placenta

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship

Learning High-Level Representations for Agents

Learning High-Level Representations for Agents

How hardware wallets could transform computer security

How hardware wallets could transform computer security

Using machine learning to estimate risk of cardiovascular death

Using machine learning to estimate risk of cardiovascular death

Objects can now change colors like a chameleon

Objects can now change colors like a chameleon

MIT’s fleet of autonomous boats can now shapeshift

MIT’s fleet of autonomous boats can now shapeshift

Building microprocessors out of carbon nanotubes

Building microprocessors out of carbon nanotubes

Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently

Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently

Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality

Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality

Why did my classifier just mistake a turtle for a rifle?

Why did my classifier just mistake a turtle for a rifle?

Better video streaming when WiFi is scarce

Better video streaming when WiFi is scarce

Articles

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

Autonomous system improves environmental sampling at sea

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

William Freeman wins ICCV career award

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation

Deep learning with point clouds

Deep learning with point clouds

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

Recovering “lost dimensions” of images and video

Better fact-checking for fake news

Better fact-checking for fake news

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

Using machine learning to hunt down cybercriminals

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

Alan Edelman of MIT Recognized with Prestigious 2019 IEEE Computer Society Sidney Fernbach Award

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Using math to blend musical notes seamlessly

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship

Josh Tenenbaum receives 2019 MacArthur Fellowship