Tag - Algorithm

Advancing Algorithms through Statistics and Operations Research

Rahul Mazumder, an associate professor at MIT Sloan, develops and improves statistical models for a variety of uses. Credit: MIT.In our data-centric era, organizations rely extensively on data-rich models and algorithms, from insurers to health providers and social media platforms. These tools help discern user characteristics and influence behavior positively.However, optimizing these models...

Revolutionizing Tailsitter Flight: MIT’s Innovative Trajectory Planning Algorithms

Airplane. Credit: Unsplush.MIT researchers have broken new ground in aerial robotics by developing cutting-edge algorithms tailored for the precise trajectory planning and control of tailsitter aircraft. These algorithms harness the exceptional maneuverability and versatility of tailsitters, enabling them to perform daring maneuvers like sideways and upside-down flight. Notably, these algorithms boast remarkable computational efficiency, capable of...

Introducing a Groundbreaking Algorithm for Collision Avoidance in Robots

Swarming robots avoid collisions, traffic jams. Credit: Northwestern UniversityThe International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering recently published a groundbreaking study presenting a fresh approach to autonomous robot navigation. This innovative method can prevent collisions and accidents across diverse applications in various environments, including industrial buildings, warehouses, agricultural fields, urban self-driving vehicles, search and...