Engineering

Lessons from cockroaches could improve robotics

04 Mar 2013

Humans, robots work better together following cross-training

By By Helen Knight, MIT News correspondent | 12 Feb 2013

Spending a day in someone else’s shoes can help us to learn what makes them tick. Now the same approach is being used to develop a better understanding between humans and robots, to enable them to work together as a team

New purification technique reduces cost of oilwell water cleanup

06 Feb 2013

Cross-arms could speed up connection of new electricity supplies

28 Jan 2013

Molecular machine could hold key to more efficient manufacturing

12 Jan 2013

An industrial revolution on a minute scale is taking place in laboratories with the development of a highly complex machine that mimics how molecules are made in nature

Jumping droplets help heat transfer

By By David L. Chandler, MIT News Office | 05 Jan 2013

Rice uses light to remotely trigger biochemical reactions

14 Dec 2012

Machines made with built-in copy protection

06 Dec 2012

Pirated goods cost billions, and expensive industrial goods like machining systems are becoming a growing target. Scientists are turning the tables on the forgers by studying their methods and developing anti-counterfeit solutions.

Stunt kites to power high-altitude wind farm

07 Nov 2012

The energy yield of a kite far exceeds that of a wind turbine, whose rotor tips turn at a maximum height of 200 meters, and.doubling the wind speed results in eight times the energy

Nanotextured surfaces improved performance of condensers

25 Oct 2012

Robotic suitcase prototype promises to ease travel

05 Oct 2012

We could be conversing with robots within three years

29 Sep 2012

Use a technology called natural language generation where complex information and data is translated into simple text summaries, autonomous systems, will be able to carry out a two-way communication with humans

Probing the mysteries of cracks and stresses

By By David L. Chandler, MIT News Office | 28 Sep 2012

US to deploy robotic tuna to report fishy activities at harbours

24 Sep 2012

The BIOSwimmer robot, featuring fins and a flexible tail, will be able to inspect vessels including oil tankers, besides monitoring activities along American harbours to prevent terrorists or smugglers from sending in weapons and other contraband