How new tech helps drones fly without GPS
Drones are becoming more useful in many areas—like delivering medical supplies, helping during natural disasters, or inspecting buildings.
But there’s a big problem: they often...
Scientists use lasers and atoms to win a mind-bending quantum game
Imagine playing the tiniest game of checkers, where the pieces are atoms and lasers move them around a tiny board.
That’s not science fiction—it’s a...
New wearable AI device could help blind people navigate independently
A new wearable device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for blind and partially sighted people to move around safely.
The system,...
Scientists find a cool new way to keep hot chips from overheating
As electronic devices get smaller and more powerful, keeping them from overheating has become a big challenge.
Tiny chips can now do incredible things thanks...
Scientists create light-powered chip that could transform AI training
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a new kind of computer chip that uses light instead of electricity to train artificial intelligence...
This AI drone defeats human champions in world racing first
In a historic moment for artificial intelligence and robotics, an autonomous drone has beaten human champions in an international drone racing competition for the...
MIT’s new AI privacy method protects sensitive data without sacrificing accuracy
Keeping sensitive data safe in artificial intelligence (AI) systems is a big challenge.
While there are ways to protect personal information—like home addresses or medical...
AI gets a light speed upgrade: New chip could cut energy use by 99%
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the world in big ways—from powering voice assistants to transforming healthcare and transportation.
But as AI gets smarter, it also...
This tiny hopping robot could be the future of search-and-rescue missions
A team of researchers from MIT has created a small but powerful robot that can jump like an insect and move across rough and...
Photonic chips could use light to supercharge computers and save energy
Scientists have taken a big step toward making faster and more energy-efficient computers by combining light and electricity in a new kind of computer...