Stacking an object on top of another object is a straightforward task for most people. But even the most complex robots struggle to handle more than one such task at a time. Stacking requires a range ...

3D printing enthusiasts may be interested in a new method is making waves among manufacturers and hobbyists alike. Known as stack 3D printing, this technique allows for the simultaneous creation of ...

Problem description. (a) Random stacking process (b) Description of block positions (c) Illustration of the position of the centre of gravity of the upper part of the tower above level 3 (𝑛 = 6, 𝑖 = ...

MIT researchers utilize a diffusion model, a type of generative AI, to efficiently tackle the robot packing problem, considering multiple constraints simultaneously. The new method, Diffusion-CCSP, ...

There’s something magical about building in VR. Imagine being able to assemble weightless car engines, arrange dynamic virtual workspaces, or create imaginary castles with infinite bricks. Arranging ...

Virtual reality just doesn't seem immersive enough when a hand-held controller is needed for basic actions such as picking up and throwing objects. Leap Motion's new Interaction Engine may be the ...

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MIT researchers are using generative AI models to help robots more efficiently solve complex object manipulation problems, such as packing a box with different objects. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Anyone who ...