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.

Collaborating with the force of nature

StoriesJul 14, 2025
A triangular metal structure partially buried in a rugged volcanic landscape, surrounded by black lava rocks and patches of snow. Steam rises from the ground, and a snow-covered mountain looms in the background under a clear blue sky.

Cyclical Vision: VAMO Proposes an Alternative to Architectural Permanence

StoriesJun 16, 2025

MIT D-Lab students design global energy solutions through collaboration

StoriesJun 5, 2025
Four students pose with a handmade wooden dehydrator featuring a transparent front door and multiple slotted trays inside, designed for drying or processing materials. A close-up on the right shows the interior trays under a heat lamp.

Aligning the “Useful” and “Environmental” Lifetime of Plastics: Elijah Martin’s Engineering Challenge

Aug 7, 2023