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Algorithms can now map placentas and ensure healthy pregnancies

This new technique stretches out MRI scans of placentas so they can be more accurately analyzed, and shows the potential of MRI for pregnancy monitoring.

Using AI to predict breast cancer and personalize care

MIT scientists have created a new deep-learning model that can predict from a mammogram if a patient is likely to develop breast cancer as much as five years in the future.

This robot helps you lift objects — by looking at your biceps

CSAIL system can mirror a user's motions and follow nonverbal commands by monitoring arm muscles.

These robots can sort recycling

The "RoCycle" system uses in-hand sensors to detect if an object is paper, metal or plastic, and could revolutionize recycling.

This AI suggests recipes based on photos of food

Researchers have taught an artificial intelligence system to look at photos of food, analyse the ingredients and suggest similar recipes.

This algorithm could stop thousands of unnecessary operations every year

A model developed at MIT could reduce false positives and unnecessary surgeries for breast cancer.

This algorithm gives you a way to see around corners

Using smartphone cameras, system for seeing around corners could help with self-driving cars and search-and-rescue.

This superhero robot wears different outfits for different tasks

A shape-shifting device from CSAIL can walk, roll, sail, and glide using recyclable exoskeletons.

One bot dish: this AI turns your photos into recipes

Given a still image of a dish filled with food, CSAIL team's deep-learning algorithm recommends ingredients and recipes.

Here's how ride sharing can help save the planet, and your commute time

A new MIT study suggests that using carpooling options could reduce the number of vehicles on the road without significantly impacting travel time.

How can drone technology be applied in real products?

MIT scientists have designed motion planning algorithms to help drones avoid obstacles.

Data, drones and 3D-printed hearts: 2015 highlights from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab

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Could we send humanoid robots into space?