2 days ago · MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics The speech-to-reality system combines 3D generative AI and robotic assembly to create objects on demand.

Jan 15, 2025 · New insect-scale microrobots can fly more than 100 times longer than previous versions. The new bots, also significantly faster and more agile, could someday be used to pollinate fruits and …

Apr 9, 2025 · A hopping, insect-sized robot can jump over gaps or obstacles, traverse rough, slippery, or slanted surfaces, and perform aerial acrobatic maneuvers, while using a fraction of the energy …

Aug 8, 2024 · A robot rapidly specializes its skills using parameter policy learning, where the machine can rapidly specialize at specific, smaller actions within a long-horizon task. The MIT CSAIL …

Oct 28, 2024 · Inspired by large language models, MIT researchers developed a training technique that pools diverse data to teach robots new skills.

Sep 30, 2024 · MIT engineers developed a system that helps robots quickly map a scene and identify items they need to complete a set of tasks.

May 10, 2024 · A new machine-learning technique can train and control a reconfigurable soft robot that can dynamically change its shape to complete a task. The researchers, from MIT and elsewhere, …

Jun 3, 2024 · MIT researchers developed a technique to combine robotics training data across domains, modalities, and tasks using generative AI models. They create a combined strategy from several …

Oct 16, 2024 · Combining next-token prediction and video diffusion in computer vision and robotics A new method can train a neural network to sort corrupted data while anticipating next steps.

Apr 24, 2025 · MIT roboticists developed a way to cut through data noise and help robots focus on the features in a scene that are most relevant for assisting humans. The system could be used in smart …