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Future smartphones could be made of this material to keep cool
By Tom Bedford published
Researchers at MIT have created a polymer material that could coat your smartphone in years to come.

This robot brain can teach other machines to pick up unknown objects
By Olivia Tambini, Cat Ellis published
The new system could mean factory robots will no longer need to be pre-programmed to recognize different objects.

Researchers develop an origami-inspired robot hand with a gentle touch
By Cat Ellis published
The gripper is soft but strong, and can pick up anything from a hammer to a single broccoli floret.

MIT develops ant-like robot that navigates using the skies instead of GPS
By Cat Ellis published
AntBot uses a 'celestial compass' made from two tiny light sensors to find its way.

Researchers create an electric plane that can fly without moving parts
By Becca Caddy published
The MIT team behind the plane also suggest it could be greener and quieter than standard aircraft.

Drones may get smaller and smarter with new MIT nano chip
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
A new nano chip designed by MIT researchers could help bee-sized drones navigate better and fly for longer.

MIT creates 'psychopath' AI using the dark side of Reddit
By Michael Hicks published
After exposure to a sinister subreddit, an MIT-developed AI named Norman began to see violence in every image.

MIT's self-driving car can find its own way on country lanes
By Cat Ellis published
Researchers have designed a new navigation system that reads the road on the fly.
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