MIT Researchers ‘Speak Objects into Existence’ using AI and Robotics

Stories

Nov 20, 2025

Two robotic arms assemble a geometric stool-like structure made of interlocking lattice components. A motion blur effect captures one arm’s movement as it places parts. A laptop and control panel sit nearby, and text in the corner reads “User Prompt: ‘I want a simple stool.’” The setup demonstrates real-time AI-driven robotic fabrication responding to natural language input.

iPod Inventor and Nest Founder Tony Fadell Named MAD’s Inaugural Designer in Residence

AnnouncementsSep 30, 2025
A black-and-white photo of Tony Fadell, smiling, wearing a short-sleeved, V-neck T-shirt. He is standing casually with one hand in his pocket against a plain white background.

Quilting with astrophysicists

HighlightsSep 23, 2025
A young woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a black top, sits smiling at a table covered with colorful fabric swatches. The fabrics feature bright patterns in blue, purple, red, and multicolored designs. Behind her is a large wall image with a textured, abstract surface in shades of gray and black.

Introducing the 2025 MAD Design Fellows

AnnouncementsAug 28, 2025
Young man standing and smiling in front of a large sculptural installation made of layered, translucent turquoise glass arranged in intersecting diamond-shaped patterns. The setting appears to be a modern indoor space with glass walls and natural light.