NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic experimental aircraft is preparing for its first sound barrier break. This innovative jet aims to reduce the traditional sonic boom to a mere ‘thump,’ potentially opening new avenues for supersonic travel.
A new MIT student club is championing MIT K-12 STEM outreach, aiming to enrich hands-on education for younger students, particularly those from FIRST Robotics backgrounds.
The IEEE President’s latest note emphasizes the crucial need for child online safety engineering. It highlights how engineers must apply rigor and ethical foresight to design digital systems that protect young users, who are increasingly immersed in online environments.
Serve Robotics is expanding its autonomous delivery services beyond food, piloting autonomous laundry robots in Los Angeles through a new partnership.
RoboBusiness 2026 speakers call for proposals is now open. This premier event invites experts in commercial robotics to share insights, offering a significant platform for advanced students and researchers.
BayCare has expanded its use of autonomous hospital delivery robots at Winter Haven Hospitals. This initiative aims to streamline non-clinical logistics, allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care.
Scientists have mapped the optical properties of molybdenum oxychloride crystal, a remarkable material that behaves like both a reflective metal and transparent glass, offering new avenues for advanced optical technologies.
MIT researchers have developed an innovative ultrasound pacemaker, potentially offering a non-invasive, surgery-free method to steady heart rhythms. This breakthrough could revolutionize cardiac care and inspire future biomedical engineering projects.
Direct-to-Cell Technology is revolutionizing mobile connectivity by enabling existing smartphones to connect directly to LEO satellites. This innovation promises to bridge global coverage gaps.
New developments in physical AI textile automation are addressing long-standing challenges in apparel manufacturing. This innovation could transform how clothes are made, offering new avenues for robotics and AI in industry.