Research Stories

	Sensor-packed glove learns signatures of the human grasp	Signals help neural network identify objects by touch; system could aid robotics and prosthetics design.
	Bringing human-like reasoning to driverless car navigation	Autonomous control system “learns” to use simple maps and image data to navigate new, complex routes.
	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.
	Mathematical technique quickly tunes next-generation lenses	“Metasurfaces” that manipulate light at tiny scales could find uses in cellphone lenses, smart-car sensors, and optical fibers.
	Solution for remotely monitoring oil wells wins MIT $100K	MIT startup Acoustic Wells earned the grand prize at the annual entrepreneurship competition.
	Imaging system helps surgeons remove tiny ovarian tumors	More effective surgery could boost survival rates for ovarian cancer.
	Robots that can sort recycling	CSAIL’s "RoCycle" system uses in-hand sensors to detect if an object is paper, metal or plastic.
	MIT team places first in U.S. Air Force virtual reality competition	Satellite operator's visualization tool could help prevent space collisions.
	MIT spinout seeks to transform food safety testing	An affordable, easy-to-use handheld sensor, soon to enter the market, can indicate the presence of bacterial contaminants in food in seconds.
	Energy monitor can find electrical failures before they happen	Sensor can monitor wiring in a building or ship, and signal when repairs are needed.