The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) received a three-year, $600,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070). The grant funds collaborative research to develop robotic perception and manipulation capabilities using full-spectral wireless sensing technologies. Specifically, the grant supports three interconnected research thrusts. First, MIT researchers will develop new terahertz frequency sensing modalities for robotic imaging and inference. Second, the researchers will build a learning platform for full-spectrum perception (millimeter wave, terahertz, and vision) to enable beyond-line-of-sight perception and reasoning in cluttered environments. Third, the platform will learn synergies between sensing and control to further optimize end-to-end robotic manipulation tasks. The research is intended to unlock unprecedented robotic manipulation capabilities and open new applications for industrial, assistive, warehouse, and smart home robotics. Results will be disseminated through publications, collaboration with industry, and other outlets.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $600.0k | 5/30/23 |