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Bots for play: Professor uses AI to design video games

Assistant professor Christoffer Holmgård, who joined Northeastern’s faculty this semester, is using artificial intelligence to study and improve how video games are designed and played.

by Greg St. Martin March 14, 2018

Engineering students flex their robotic muscles with hands, drones, and more

Robots on display during National Engineers Week ranged from a speedy flying drone to an autonomous kayak to a prototype of a prosthetic hand. Students…

by Allie Nicodemo February 28, 2018

Robots get a light touch

Today's robots can be fast and precise when designed for a controlled manufacturing environment, but when operating in the real world or besides humans they…

by Bill Ibelle February 23, 2018

AI knows what customers want, transforms supply chains

If you've ever bought a shirt at Zara, your preferences have been captured in real time by artificial intelligence. Sensing supply and demand has made…

by Allie Nicodemo February 16, 2018

Northeastern, Gallup release findings from national AI survey

The survey found that most U.S. adults have an overall positive view of artificial intelligence but worry about its impact on jobs and the economy.

by Greg St. Martin February 1, 2018

Higher education must change to prepare Americans for artificial intelligence revolution

A new national survey commissioned by Northeastern University and conducted by Gallup finds most U.S. adults have an overall positive view of artificial intelligence, but…

by News@Northeastern January 31, 2018

Professor designs algorithms to make robots better collaborators

Rifat Sipahi designs algorithms to take AI to the next level. Here he explains some of the projects he’s working on, including an algorithm that…

by Jason Kornwitz January 17, 2018

Northeastern student receives Schwarzman Scholarship

Senior Brett Daley, E’18, has been named a Schwarzman Scholar, enabling him to complete a master’s degree in China. Daley has worked on advanced machine…

by Greg St. Martin December 5, 2017

Professor’s AI technology startup acquired by global cosmetics company Shiseido

Associate professor Raymond Fu spun out a company—Giaran Inc.—from his at lab at Northeastern. Now, Giaran has been acquired by Shiseido Americas Corporation in a…

by Greg St. Martin November 8, 2017

At meeting of Northeastern Corporation, university leaders tout achievements, look to future

At the annual meeting of the Northeastern Corporation on Thursday afternoon, Northeastern leaders reflected on the university’s continued success and extolled the virtues of its…

by Jason Kornwitz October 27, 2017

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