An MIT research lab inventing new ways to embody and physically interact with artificial intelligence.

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Geolectric

Sustainable, Low-Carbon Ceramics for Consumer Electronics
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Stochastic Parrot

A Candid AI Cohabitant
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Geni

A generative platform for audio storytelling
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Kitchen Cosmo

A culinary interface for generative recipes
NARRATON is an interactive projector that augments shadow puppetry with AI generated storytelling. Designed by Aria Bao and Yubo Zhao.

Large Language Objects (LLO)

Physical interfaces for Large Language Models
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Be the Beat

A boombox that turns dance into music
Generative lighting

Light Craft

An artificial intelligence assistant for film lighting
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Being Material

Augmenting reading with artificial intelligence.
NNN

NNN

A visual programming language for networks of neural networks.
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Beyond Vision

A crowd-scale interface for design and pattern formation.
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This Is Not a Ball

A documentary about the ball
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Hyperform

Folding as a computational design strategy for 3D printing.
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Pop-Up Factory

Real-time manufacturing and customization of electronic objects.
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Self-Assembly Electronics

A bottom-up manufacturing process for consumer electronics.
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Silver Light

A transparent and flexible printed circuit lighting
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Sandcastles

Photography without light
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Six-Forty by Four-Eighty

Interactive light installation

Team

Marcelo Coelho, PhD
Director
Associate Professor of the Practice
Jean Baptiste Labrune
Research Affiliate
Kevin Tang
Graduate Student
Ethan Chang
Undergraduate Student
C Jacob Payne
Graduate Student
Shannon Li
Undergraduate Student
Ekanem Okeke
Undergraduate Student
Skye Gao
Graduate Student

If you have an interest in product design, interaction design, or artificial intelligence, and want to work with us, reach out to [email protected]

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