Robots
Ideas and insights about robots from MIT Sloan.
Robots could give humans ‘superpowers’
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In a new book, MIT roboticist Daniela Rus looks at the powers and limitations of robots and how humans can work with them to unlock new capabilities.
What’s next for generative AI: Household chores and more
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Two AI practitioners explain how “Large X models” that turn text into actions may ultimately allow generative AI to water plants and peel potatoes.
AI in manufacturing starts with data
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Artificial intelligence can monitor and improve production and quality control on factory floors. The key is focusing on data, not complex AI systems.
Why generative AI needs a creative human touch
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To succeed with generative artificial intelligence and extended reality, companies should also harness human creativity, curiosity, and compassion.
How companies can pursue ‘positive-sum automation’
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To see the benefits of automation, companies need to understand challenges and create more flexible robotic tools.
How companies use AI to reach customers, innovate
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“Me, Myself, and AI” looks at how Boeing, Land O’Lakes, and other companies aim to succeed with artificial intelligence.
FedEx founder on innovation, climate change, and Amazon
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Fifty years after founding FedEx, Frederick W. Smith talks about how artificial intelligence and robotics are changing shipping.
MIT Sloan reading list: 7 books from 2022
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New books from MIT Sloan faculty and experts on a future-ready workforce, game theory, AI, and more.
How AI really changes the way we work
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A new book shows that successful firms are using artificial intelligence to complement human workers, not replace them.
How to forge a clear path to Industry 4.0
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Sensors, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are poised to remake manufacturing. Here’s a 4-step blueprint for transformation.