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March 16 '20

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning

March 16 '20

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning

“Doing machine learning the right way”

March 06 '20

AI & Machine Learning , Graphics & Vision

March 06 '20

AI & Machine Learning , Graphics & Vision

A new model of vision

February 24 '20

AI & Machine Learning , Robotics

February 24 '20

AI & Machine Learning , Robotics

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

January 10 '20

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning , Health Care

January 10 '20

Algorithms & Theory , AI & Machine Learning , Health Care

How well can computers connect symptoms to diseases?

Spotlighted News

“Doing machine learning the right way”

A new model of vision

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

How well can computers connect symptoms to diseases?

AI & Machine Learning

April 02 '20

MIT talks with Love is Blind’s AI/data scientist Cameron Hamilton

AI & Machine Learning Robotics

April 01 '20

Teaching robots workplace etiquette

MIT framework goes past the "how" of communication to teach robots the "if" and "when"

Teaching robots workplace etiquette

March 31 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: Effectiveness of social distancing strategies for protecting a community from a pandemic

On March 31, 2020, Esteban Moro and Alex Pentland presented Hot Topics in Computing talk on social distancing strategies.

Hot Topics in Computing: Effectiveness of social distancing strategies for protecting a community from a pandemic

Cybersecurity

March 31 '20

Not all privacy apps are created equal

New privacy laws like Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) have spawned a new industry of companies and platforms advertising that they can anonymize your data and be compliant with the law.

Not all privacy apps are created equal

March 26 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: Pandemic updates and recommended actions

On March 26, 2020, Yaneer Bar-Yam presented a talk in the Hot Topics series entitled "Pandemic updates and recommended actions."

Hot Topics in Computing: Pandemic updates and recommended actions

Algorithms & Theory

March 24 '20

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

Using a photorealistic simulation engine, vehicles learn to drive in the real world and recover from near-crash scenarios.

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

Security & Cryptography

March 24 '20

Armando Solar-Lezama wins NSF Expeditions Grant

This week it was announced that MIT professor Armando Solar-Lezama has received a prestigious NSF award for junior faculty, to go towards a new project that could impact scientific discovery in domains as diverse as organic chemistry, RNA splicing and cognitive science.

Armando Solar-Lezama wins NSF Expeditions Grant

March 24 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology

On March 24, 2020, Ankur Moitra and Elchanan Mossel presented a talk for the Hot Topics series entitled "An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology"

Hot Topics in Computing: An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology

March 20 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: Coronaviruses and COVID-19: The basic biology behind the epidemic

On March 20, 2020, Dr. Michael Z. Lin of Stanford University provided a virtual presentation on the basic biology of coronaviruses and the disease COVID-19, projections for the current epidemic, and review of medications currently in clinical trials.

Hot Topics in Computing: Coronaviruses and COVID-19: The basic biology behind the epidemic

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

March 16 '20

“Doing machine learning the right way”

Professor Aleksander Madry strives to build machine-learning models that are more reliable, understandable, and robust.

“Doing machine learning the right way”

AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision

March 06 '20

A new model of vision

Computer model of face processing could reveal how the brain produces richly detailed visual representations so quickly.

A new model of vision

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

March 05 '20

Showing robots how to do your chores

By observing humans, robots learn to perform complex tasks, such as setting a table.

Showing robots how to do your chores

Human-Computer Interaction Manufacturing

March 05 '20

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

In place of flat “breadboards,” 3D-printed CurveBoards enable easier testing of circuit design on electronics products.

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

March 03 '20

After release of MIT security report, West Virginia will no longer use voting app Voatz

Graphics & Vision

March 02 '20

Adelson awarded 2020 Ken Nakayama Medal

Algorithms & Theory Cybersecurity

February 26 '20

Protecting sensitive metadata so it can’t be used for surveillance

System ensures hackers eavesdropping on large networks can’t find out who’s communicating and when they’re doing so.

Protecting sensitive metadata so it can’t be used for surveillance

AI & Machine Learning Robotics

February 24 '20

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

Weather’s a problem for autonomous cars. But MIT’s new system shows promise by using “ground-penetrating radar” instead of cameras or lasers

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

February 20 '20

New molecule discovered for treating bacterial infections

Mice studies show that TB, salmonella and "superbugs" like C.diff can be treated by Halicin, a molecule discovered via machine learning

New molecule discovered for treating bacterial infections

February 18 '20

Predicting how well neural networks will scale

MIT CSAIL framework could help save companies the massive computing resources needed to train very large models

Predicting how well neural networks will scale

Carbin and Mueller named 2020 Sloan Research Fellows 1

Human-Computer Interaction Systems & Networking

February 14 '20

Carbin and Mueller named 2020 Sloan Research Fellows

Automated system can rewrite outdated sentences in Wikipedia articles 1

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

February 13 '20

Automated system can rewrite outdated sentences in Wikipedia articles

Text-generating tool pinpoints and replaces specific information in sentences while retaining humanlike grammar and style.

Automated system can rewrite outdated sentences in Wikipedia articles

February 13 '20

MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app

Mobile voting application could allow hackers to alter individual votes and may pose privacy issues for users.

MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

February 12 '20

“Sensorized” skin helps soft robots find their bearings

Flexible sensors and an artificial intelligence model tell deformable robots how their bodies are positioned in a 3D environment.

“Sensorized” skin helps soft robots find their bearings

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

February 07 '20

Hey Alexa: Sorry I fooled you

MIT’s new system TextFooler can trick the types of natural-language-processing systems that Google uses to help power its search results, including audio for Google Home

Hey Alexa: Sorry I fooled you

Articles

AI & Machine Learning Robotics

April 01 '20

Teaching robots workplace etiquette

MIT framework goes past the "how" of communication to teach robots the "if" and "when"

Teaching robots workplace etiquette

Cybersecurity

March 31 '20

Not all privacy apps are created equal

Algorithms & Theory

March 24 '20

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

Using a photorealistic simulation engine, vehicles learn to drive in the real world and recover from near-crash scenarios.

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

Security & Cryptography

March 24 '20

Armando Solar-Lezama wins NSF Expeditions Grant

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

March 16 '20

“Doing machine learning the right way”

Professor Aleksander Madry strives to build machine-learning models that are more reliable, understandable, and robust.

“Doing machine learning the right way”

AI & Machine Learning Graphics & Vision

March 06 '20

A new model of vision

Computer model of face processing could reveal how the brain produces richly detailed visual representations so quickly.

A new model of vision

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

March 05 '20

Showing robots how to do your chores

By observing humans, robots learn to perform complex tasks, such as setting a table.

Showing robots how to do your chores

Human-Computer Interaction Manufacturing

March 05 '20

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

In place of flat “breadboards,” 3D-printed CurveBoards enable easier testing of circuit design on electronics products.

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

March 03 '20

After release of MIT security report, West Virginia will no longer use voting app Voatz

Graphics & Vision

March 02 '20

Adelson awarded 2020 Ken Nakayama Medal

Algorithms & Theory Cybersecurity

February 26 '20

Protecting sensitive metadata so it can’t be used for surveillance

System ensures hackers eavesdropping on large networks can’t find out who’s communicating and when they’re doing so.

Protecting sensitive metadata so it can’t be used for surveillance

February 20 '20

New molecule discovered for treating bacterial infections

Mice studies show that TB, salmonella and "superbugs" like C.diff can be treated by Halicin, a molecule discovered via machine learning

New molecule discovered for treating bacterial infections

February 18 '20

Predicting how well neural networks will scale

MIT CSAIL framework could help save companies the massive computing resources needed to train very large models

Predicting how well neural networks will scale

Human-Computer Interaction Systems & Networking

February 14 '20

Carbin and Mueller named 2020 Sloan Research Fellows

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

February 13 '20

Automated system can rewrite outdated sentences in Wikipedia articles

Text-generating tool pinpoints and replaces specific information in sentences while retaining humanlike grammar and style.

Automated system can rewrite outdated sentences in Wikipedia articles

February 13 '20

MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app

Mobile voting application could allow hackers to alter individual votes and may pose privacy issues for users.

MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Robotics

February 12 '20

“Sensorized” skin helps soft robots find their bearings

Flexible sensors and an artificial intelligence model tell deformable robots how their bodies are positioned in a 3D environment.

“Sensorized” skin helps soft robots find their bearings

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning

February 07 '20

Hey Alexa: Sorry I fooled you

MIT’s new system TextFooler can trick the types of natural-language-processing systems that Google uses to help power its search results, including audio for Google Home

Hey Alexa: Sorry I fooled you

February 03 '20

A smart surface for smart devices

External system improves phones’ signal strength 1,000 percent, without requiring extra antennas.

A smart surface for smart devices

Algorithms & Theory Security & Cryptography

January 31 '20

Giving cryptocurrency users more bang for their buck

Routing scheme boosts efficiency in networks that help speed up blockchain transactions.

Giving cryptocurrency users more bang for their buck

January 23 '20

Using AI to enrich digital maps

"RoadTagger" system tags road features based on satellite images, to improve GPS navigation in places with limited map data.

Using AI to enrich digital maps

AI & Machine Learning Robotics Cybersecurity Internet of Things Transportation

January 13 '20

WaPo op-ed: how to regulate AI properly

In a Washington Post op-ed, CSAIL's R. David Edelman outlines how to regulate AI properly

WaPo op-ed: how to regulate AI properly

Algorithms & Theory

January 10 '20

Finding the true potential of algorithms

Using mathematical theory, Virginia Williams coaxes algorithms to run faster or proves they’ve hit their maximum speed.

Finding the true potential of algorithms

Algorithms & Theory AI & Machine Learning Health Care

January 10 '20

How well can computers connect symptoms to diseases?

A new MIT study finds “health knowledge graphs,” which show relationships between symptoms and diseases and are intended to help with clinical diagnosis, can fall short for certain conditions and patient populations. The results also suggest ways to boost their performance.

How well can computers connect symptoms to diseases?

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AI & Machine Learning

April 02 '20

MIT talks with Love is Blind’s AI/data scientist Cameron Hamilton

AI & Machine Learning Robotics

February 24 '20

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

Weather’s a problem for autonomous cars. But MIT’s new system shows promise by using “ground-penetrating radar” instead of cameras or lasers

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

December 06 '19

Imaging method uses shadows to reconstruct a video projected in an unseen part of the room

With a video camera turned on in a room, researchers can reconstruct a video of an unseen corner of the room, even if it falls outside the camera's field of view. </p>

Imaging method uses shadows to reconstruct a video projected in an unseen part of the room

November 27 '19

Producing better guides for medical-image analysis

Model quickly generates brain scan templates that represent a given patient population.

Producing better guides for medical-image analysis

November 25 '19

New film highlights dangers of deepfakes in shaping "alternative histories"

With “In Event of Moon Disaster,” the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality aims to educate the public on deepfakes with an alternative history of the moon landing.

New film highlights dangers of deepfakes in shaping "alternative histories"

MIT-invented model efficiently and simultaneously optimizes control and design of soft robots for target tasks,

November 21 '19

How to design and control robots with stretchy, flexible bodies

Optimizing soft robots to perform specific tasks is a huge computational problem, but a new model can help.

How to design and control robots with stretchy, flexible bodies

November 18 '19

Predicting people's driving personalities

New system sizes up drivers as selfish or selfless. Could this help self-driving cars navigate in traffic?

Predicting people's driving personalities

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

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

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

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

October 02 '19

Better fetal health - by building 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.

Better fetal health - by building 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

Talks

March 31 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: Effectiveness of social distancing strategies for protecting a community from a pandemic

On March 31, 2020, Esteban Moro and Alex Pentland presented Hot Topics in Computing talk on social distancing strategies.

Hot Topics in Computing: Effectiveness of social distancing strategies for protecting a community from a pandemic

March 26 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: Pandemic updates and recommended actions

On March 26, 2020, Yaneer Bar-Yam presented a talk in the Hot Topics series entitled "Pandemic updates and recommended actions."

Hot Topics in Computing: Pandemic updates and recommended actions

March 24 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology

On March 24, 2020, Ankur Moitra and Elchanan Mossel presented a talk for the Hot Topics series entitled "An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology"

Hot Topics in Computing: An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology

March 20 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: Coronaviruses and COVID-19: The basic biology behind the epidemic

February 06 '20

Hot Topics in Computing: Quantum Computational Supremacy and its Applications

On February 6, 2020, Prof. Scott Aaronson, U.T. Austin gave a lecture in the Hot Topics in Computing series entitled Quantum Computational Supremacy and its Applications.

Hot Topics in Computing: Quantum Computational Supremacy and its Applications

October 16 '19

Domain Specific Architectures for Deep Neural Networks: Three Generations of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)

On October 16, 2019, Prof. David Patterson, UC Berkeley professor emeritus, Google distinguished engineer, and RISC-V Foundation vice-chair, gave a Dertouzos Distinguished Lecture at CSAIL / MIT, entitled 'Domain Specific Architectures for Deep Neural Networks: Three Generations of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).'

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MIT talks with Love is Blind’s AI/data scientist Cameron Hamilton

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Teaching robots workplace etiquette

Teaching robots workplace etiquette

Hot Topics in Computing: Effectiveness of social distancing strategies for protecting a community from a pandemic

Hot Topics in Computing: Effectiveness of social distancing strategies for protecting a community from a pandemic

Not all privacy apps are created equal

Not all privacy apps are created equal

Hot Topics in Computing: Pandemic updates and recommended actions

Hot Topics in Computing: Pandemic updates and recommended actions

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

Armando Solar-Lezama wins NSF Expeditions Grant

Armando Solar-Lezama wins NSF Expeditions Grant

Hot Topics in Computing: An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology

Hot Topics in Computing: An Invitation to Computational Epidemiology

Hot Topics in Computing: Coronaviruses and COVID-19: The basic biology behind the epidemic

Hot Topics in Computing: Coronaviruses and COVID-19: The basic biology behind the epidemic

“Doing machine learning the right way”

“Doing machine learning the right way”

A new model of vision

A new model of vision

Showing robots how to do your chores

Showing robots how to do your chores

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

After release of MIT security report, West Virginia will no longer use voting app Voatz

After release of MIT security report, West Virginia will no longer use voting app Voatz

Adelson awarded 2020 Ken Nakayama Medal

Adelson awarded 2020 Ken Nakayama Medal

Protecting sensitive metadata so it can’t be used for surveillance

Protecting sensitive metadata so it can’t be used for surveillance

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

To self-drive in the snow, look under the road

New molecule discovered for treating bacterial infections

New molecule discovered for treating bacterial infections

Predicting how well neural networks will scale

Predicting how well neural networks will scale

Carbin and Mueller named 2020 Sloan Research Fellows

Carbin and Mueller named 2020 Sloan Research Fellows

Automated system can rewrite outdated sentences in Wikipedia articles

Automated system can rewrite outdated sentences in Wikipedia articles

MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app

MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app

“Sensorized” skin helps soft robots find their bearings

“Sensorized” skin helps soft robots find their bearings

Hey Alexa: Sorry I fooled you

Hey Alexa: Sorry I fooled you

Articles

Teaching robots workplace etiquette

Teaching robots workplace etiquette

Not all privacy apps are created equal

Not all privacy apps are created equal

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

System trains driverless cars in simulation before they hit the road

Armando Solar-Lezama wins NSF Expeditions Grant

Armando Solar-Lezama wins NSF Expeditions Grant

“Doing machine learning the right way”

“Doing machine learning the right way”

A new model of vision

A new model of vision

Showing robots how to do your chores

Showing robots how to do your chores

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

Integrating electronics onto physical prototypes

After release of MIT security report, West Virginia will no longer use voting app Voatz

After release of MIT security report, West Virginia will no longer use voting app Voatz

Adelson awarded 2020 Ken Nakayama Medal

Adelson awarded 2020 Ken Nakayama Medal