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Students in professor Hanumant Singh's autonomous field robotics class prepare to test drive a simulated self-driving car outside the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Students take a self-driving Lincoln out for a spin

Robotics students take a simulated self-driving car out on the streets of Boston to learn about data collection. The goal is to understand how data from cameras and sensors are affected by pedestrians, bicyclists, and other cars. A human was behind the wheel for the trip, but the rolling laboratory also can be steered with a video game controller.

by Peter Ramjug April 2, 2021

Scientists use underwater robot created by Northeastern researcher to spy on zooplankton at night

Northeastern professor Hanumant Singh builds underwater robots, including the gas-powered Jetyak, an autonomous vehicle that’s shaped like a kayak. One of the many Jetyaks that Singh has built for researchers around the world is being used to study zooplankton—organisms that make up the foundation of the marine food chain.

by Allie Nicodemo January 10, 2018

In the sky, on the roads, and in the home: Robotics and AI in 2018

New year, new tech. Northeastern experts in robotics and artificial intelligence say the trends to watch for in 2018 include more sophisticated drones, progress toward self-driving cars, and home robots.

by Allie Nicodemo January 5, 2018

For robotics and AI, great power comes with great responsibility

As emerging technologies blur the line between real life and science fiction, how do we ensure a safe, just, and moral world? John Basl, assistant professor of philosophy, explains the near- and far-term ethical concerns associated with robotics and artificial intelligence.

by Allie Nicodemo October 24, 2017

Students take a self-driving Lincoln out for a spin

Scientists use underwater robot created by Northeastern researcher to spy on zooplankton at night

In the sky, on the roads, and in the home: Robotics and AI in 2018

For robotics and AI, great power comes with great responsibility

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