Tag: MIT
MIT’s NanoMap helps drones to navigate safely at high speed
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a sophisticated computer vision system for flying robots.
NanoMap allows drones to navigate through...
Internet of Manufacturing three-day conference begins
Internet of Business is proud to say that our latest Internet of Manufacturing event kicked off in style today at the Westin Grand in Munich,...
Origami-inspired artificial muscles give robots superhuman strength
Working alongside researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, scientists from Harvard University's Wyss Institute have developed origami-inspired artificial muscles.
Traditionally, the stronger...
MIT’s Embr Labs brings personal thermostat to market
Embr Labs, an MIT start-up, has launched a wrist-worn personal thermostat to help keep its wearer cool under pressure and warm when they need...
Metals shortages pose little risk to future battery production, MIT finds
MIT-led study finds that while short-term supply chain bottlenecks could limit battery production in future, there is no shortage of metals with which to...
CSAIL team pairs robots with VR for smart manufacturing
Telepresence robotics and virtual reality are two exciting technologies, and by combining the two in a relatively inexpensive way, engineers at MIT's Computer Science...
MIT researchers develop drone inventory system, RFly
Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have developed a drone-enabled system, RFly, capable of flying around crowded warehouses to monitor inventory.
First introduced back...
MIT bootcamp participants develop flood prevention system
Students at an IoT bootcamp held at MIT have developed sensors that could help in forecasting flash floods and minimising the damage they cause.
At...
MIT drive/fly prototype could represent future of transport
A team at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab has released a paper showcasing a new method of transport. The drone/car hybrid prototypes...
Multitasking garbage trucks scan streets for more than trash
Many smart city projects rely on live or near-live data. It is typical for the data collection points to be situated in fixed locations – but...
MIT Media Lab unveils autonomous construction platform
An autonomous robot under development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could provide the blueprint for construction projects of the future. The Digital Construction...
Researchers create energy-efficient power converter for IoT
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered a new way to convert power that could increase the energy efficiency of IoT devices by...