3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction

Announcements

Jul 8, 2026

MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering postdoc Hajin Kim-Tackowiak (left) and graduate student Zane Schemmer pose with the 3D-printed concrete bridge they designed and load-tested.

Introducing the 2026 MAD Design Fellows

AnnouncementsApr 27, 2026

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

StoriesNov 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.

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.