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Space Exploration Initiative

Space Exploration Initiative

#robotics #design #virtual reality +66 more
Research
Space Enabled

Advancing justice in Earth's complex systems using designs enabled by space

#robotics #design #human-computer interaction +50 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Project Research

Space Sustainability Rating

The Space Sustainability RatingThe Space Sustainability Rating design team—comprised of the World Economic Forum, the European Space Agency…

in Space Enabled
Danielle Wood · Minoo Rathnasabapathy
#environment #health #politics +7 more
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Research
ML Learning

ML Learning

#design #virtual reality #cognition +22 more
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Research
Open Ocean

Open Ocean

#robotics #virtual reality #art +32 more
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Research
Civic Media

Creating technology for social change

#robotics #design #social networks +52 more
Not Accepting Applicants
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Research
Mediated Matter

Designing for, with, and by nature

#robotics #design #architecture +34 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Article Research

Summer 2022 recommended reading from MIT

Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.

via MIT News · July 8, 2022
in Communications · Human Dynamics · Personal Robots +1 more
#robotics #data #social robotics +2 more
Project Research

Microgravity Research Flights with the Space Exploration Intiative

The Space Exploration Initiative charters an annual ZERO-G parabolic flight for 14-15 projects and 25 researchers across MIT Media Lab, s...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#space #zero gravity
Article Research

Artist Xin Liu lets science-backed absurdity take the wheel

The artist and MIT Media Lab Space Exploration Initiative Arts curator makes work that explores why the seemingly impossible is possible.

via Cultured Magazine · June 28, 2022
in Fluid Interfaces · Space Exploration Initiative
#art #creativity #space +1 more
Research
Responsive Environments

Augmenting and mediating human experience, interaction, and perception with sensor networks

#robotics #design #virtual reality +61 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Post Research

Neil Gaikwad chosen as a 2019 Facebook Fellow

Neil Gaikwad, a PhD student in the Space Enabled research group, has been selected as one of the 2019 Facebook Fellows.

Jan. 16, 2019
in Space Enabled
#agriculture #artificial intelligence #ecology +6 more
Archived
Project Research

Big Ocean, Big Data

More ocean data has been collected in the last two years than in all previous years combined, and we are on a path to continue to break t...

in Open Ocean
Katy Croff Bell · Neil Gaikwad
#data #environment #machine learning +3 more
Archived
Project Research

Microgravity Hybrid Extrusion

Traditional additive manufacturing processes, especially those that make use of liquid resin as the feedstock, are constrained by the gra...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Ariel Ekblaw · Sean Auffinger +1 more
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Article Research

Foundations Provide Crucial Support for Novel Ideas

In MIT Spectrum, Gladys Ngetich of the Space Enabled research group discusses her passion for math and physics and her road to MIT.

via MIT Spectrum · June 17, 2022
in Space Enabled
#environment #space #engineering +1 more
Project Research

The Gravity Loading Countermeasure Skinsuit

By Rachel Bellisle

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Article Research

MIT Media Lab trials modular tiles that self-assemble into "entirely novel type of space architecture"

Ariel Ekblaw talks about the TESSERAE project, which was tested on the Space Station during the recent Axiom Space AX-1 mission.

via Dezeen · May 27, 2022
in Space Exploration Initiative
#architecture #space #technology
Project Research

TESSERAE: Self-Assembling Space Architecture

Overview: How will we build the coming generations of Space Architecture—the modules, space ships, and space stations that will ensc...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Ariel Ekblaw
#robotics #design #agriculture +12 more
Project Research

MicroPET : Investigation of Biodegradation of PET Plastics in Spaceflight

MicroPET aims to identify how microorganisms can efficiently degrade plastic waste and produce higher-value plastic materials, a process ...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Xin Liu · Pat Pataranutaporn +4 more
#bioengineering #space
Project Research

Fluid Expressions - Art and Craft in Microgravity

When imagining human life in space, how will we express our humanity and creativity in an alien environment? Can the art we make both ref...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Sanjana Sharma
#robotics #design #architecture +13 more
Project Research

Personalized Performance-Optimization Platform (AttentivU - P-POP)

​The environmental conditions of prolonged spaceflight pose significant psychological risks for astronauts. In particular, crews of futur...

in Fluid Interfaces · Space Exploration Initiative
Nataliya Kos'myna · Pattie Maes
#environment #health #sensors +6 more
Research
Fluid Interfaces

Designing Systems for Cognitive Support

#robotics #design #virtual reality +40 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Archived
Project Research

Physio FreeFall

This project seeks to examine the effects of altered gravity on an individual’s physiology during parabolic flight. Specifically, we will...

in Affective Computing · Space Exploration Initiative
Kristy Johnson · Rosalind W. Picard +3 more
#bioengineering #consumer electronics #health +5 more
Archived
Article Research

3 Questions: Ariel Ekblaw on building beautiful architecture in space

The TESSERAE project, a design for self-assembling space structures and habitats, has sent prototypes to the International Space Station.

via MIT News · May 11, 2022
in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #design #architecture +2 more
Research
Conformable Decoders

Converting the patterns of nature and the human body into beneficial signals and energy

#robotics #design #architecture +35 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Research
Beyond the Cradle

Beyond the Cradle

#robotics #design #architecture +10 more
Project Research

Zenolith - An Interplanetary Time Device

On Earth, morning, noon, and night have their own specific meanings. The feeling of a second or a minute passing by, the shortening of th...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Sands Fish · Che-Wei Wang +1 more
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

SpaceHuman 2.0

SpaceHuman is a soft robotics device designed to facilitate the exploration of environments with reduced gravity in a view of democratiza...

in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative
Valentina Sumini · Joseph A. Paradiso +2 more
#robotics #design #human-computer interaction +16 more
Article Research

Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on using data and science to forecast climate-related risk

Faculty leaders highlight innovations that can close longstanding knowledge gaps and reimagine how the world responds to the climate crisis.

via MIT News · April 7, 2022
in Space Enabled
#data #environment #space +4 more
Article Research

Ariel Ekblaw: Space Colonization and Self-Assembling Space Megastructures

Ariel Ekblaw talks about leading the Space Exploration Initiative, self-assembling space architecture, science fiction, + long-term thinking

via Lex Fridman podcast · April 6, 2022
in Space Exploration Initiative
#architecture #space #technology
Archived
Project Research

Wanderers

The Wanderers were unveiled as part of the exhibition: ‘The Sixth Element: Exploring the Natural Beauty of 3D Printing' on display ...

in Mediated Matter
Christoph Bader · Dominik Kolb +1 more
#design #architecture #art +3 more
Archived
Project Research

Reconfigurable space structures

Rapid prototyping platforms such as 3D printers used for digital fabrication are today able to manufacture custom objects for specific ta...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +13 more
Research
Tangible Media

Seamlessly coupling the worlds of bits and atoms by giving dynamic physical form to digital information and computation

#robotics #design #virtual reality +52 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Article Research

Robotic cubes shapeshift in outer space

Self-reconfiguring ElectroVoxels use embedded electromagnets to test applications for space exploration.

via MIT News · Feb. 23, 2022
in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #space +2 more
Project Research

Peristaltic Suit

It is known that prolonged exposure to micro and hyper-gravity induces various acute health risks, such as osteoporosis, skeletal muscle ...

in Responsive Environments
Irmandy Wicaksono · Ali Shtarbanov +1 more
#robotics #data #wearable computing +6 more
Research
Opera of the Future

Extending expression, learning, and health through innovations in musical composition, performance, and participation

#multimodal representation #performance technologies #digital opera +54 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Article Research

2021 was the year space tourism opened up. But for whom?

Space Exploration Initiative director Ariel Ekblaw speaks with WIRED’s Ramin Skibba about the beginning and future of space tourism.

via WIRED · Dec. 29, 2021
in Space Exploration Initiative
#entertainment #politics #transportation +1 more
Research
Personal Robots

Building intelligent personified technologies that collaborate with people to help them learn, thrive, and flourish.

#robotics #design #virtual reality +64 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Article Research

Into the anthropocosmos with Ariel Ekblaw

A conversation recently aired on Planetary Radio, hosted by Mat Kaplan of the Planetary Society, featuring SEI director Ariel Ekblaw.

via Planetary Radio · Nov. 24, 2021
in Space Exploration Initiative
#environment #creativity #space +1 more
Article Research

What the well-dressed spacecraft will be wearing

Spacecraft wrapped in sensor-rich electronic textiles could double as scientific instruments

via IEEE Spectrum · Nov. 27, 2021
in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative
#consumer electronics #data #wearable computing +5 more
Article Research

Why artist and engineer Xin Liu sent her wisdom tooth into outer space

The LA Times talks to Fluid Interfaces alum Xin Liu about her art project Living Distance.

via The Los Angeles Times · Oct. 28, 2021
in Fluid Interfaces · Space Exploration Initiative
#art #creativity #space +1 more
Project Research

Envirome Monitoring with CRISPR Biosensors

In recent years, there has been an increase in low-cost and open-source electronic and chemical sensors that hobbyists, concerned citizen...

in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative · Open Ocean
Devora Najjar
#robotics #architecture #art +14 more
Project Research

FerroZuit

A FerroMagnetic Suit For Zero Gravity // Grounding Humans without Gravity

in Tangible Media
Cedric Honnet
#wearable computing #space
Project Research

Space Fabrics: resilient electronic textiles for distributed sensing in low Earth orbit

Overview: The outermost skin of a space-based structure is designed using materials known to protect against the harsh elements of space....

in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative
Juliana Cherston
#design #architecture #environment +12 more
Project Research

Gravity Proof: Speculating Cosmic Futures

Gravity Proof is a performance and mission to prepare and cook bread in space. Inspired by ancient recipes and archaeological bread ...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Maggie Coblentz
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Article Research

Moon Village at Biennale Architettura 2021 | Life Beyond Earth

Life Beyond Earth is a multidisciplinary project that explores advanced space architecture concepts to enable humankind to live on the Moon.

via Biennale Architettura 2021 · May 22, 2021
in Responsive Environments
#design #architecture #space
Project Research

Moon Village

In 2015, the director general of the European Space Agency (ESA), Jan Wörner, introduced the concept of the “Moon Village.” Inspired by t...

in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative
Valentina Sumini · Joseph A. Paradiso
#design #architecture #construction +1 more
Post Research

Danielle Wood named as principal investigator (PI) for Zero Robotics

Under Dr. Wood's leadership, the program will move forward with the NASA Astrobee robotic system as its new in-space robotic platform.

Sept. 22, 2021
in Space Enabled
#robotics #learning #space +1 more
Project Research

Space Fermentation

This research highlights opportunities to bring the rich culture of Earth-based fermentation practices to space to design beneficial appl...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Maggie Coblentz
#food #space #zero gravity
Project Research

Interplanetary Gastronomy

The  Interplanetary Gastronomy research  aims to address the unique challenges and opportunities associated with eating in...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Maggie Coblentz
#design #virtual reality #food +5 more
Project Research

Lunar Sensor Net

We are leveraging current Wireless Sensor Network technology to develop an easily deployable, and inexpensive wireless sensor (LunarWSN) ...

in Responsive Environments
Joseph A. Paradiso · Fangzheng Liu
#robotics #design #environment +3 more
Project Research

Astronaut Ethnography

Our journeys off-world have taught us just as much about humanity as the harsh environment of space. For the past 20 years, we have had a...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Sanjana Sharma · Ariel Ekblaw +1 more
#design #architecture #social science +2 more
Thesis Research

LunarWSN: A Wireless Sensor Network for In-Situ Lunar Water Ice Detection

Liu, Fangzheng. (2021). LunarWSN: A Wireless Sensor Network for In-Situ Lunar Water Ice Detection.

Thesis, Aug. 2021
in Responsive Environments
#sensors #space
Gallery Research

Explore Moon Architecture Workshop Digital FUTURES

Explore Moon ArchitectureWorkshop @Digital FUTURESNASA’s Artemis Program is envisioning a plan to drive humanity to live on our closest cel…

by Valentina Sumini · Aug. 13, 2021
in Space Exploration Initiative
#design #space
Project Research

AstroAnt

"Autonomous operations are critical for the success, safety, and crew survival of NASA deep space missions beyond low Earth orbit, includ...

in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative
Ariel Ekblaw · Sean Auffinger +1 more
#sensors #space
Project Research

Bio-Digital Wearables or Space Health Enhancement

Living in space could have significant physical and mental impacts on astronauts. Wearables have the potential to play a critical role in...

in Fluid Interfaces · Space Exploration Initiative
Pat Pataranutaporn · M.S. Suryateja Jammalamadaka +3 more
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

Candlewax Rockets: A Green Alternative for In-Space Propulsion

Wax-based hybrid rocket propellants, including paraffin (common candlewax) and beeswax show promise as high-performing hybrid rocket prop...

in Space Enabled
Javier Stober
#robotics #architecture #art +16 more
Article Research

Life in space: Preparing for an increasingly tangible reality

The Space Exploration Initiative supports research across and beyond MIT in two microgravity flights this spring.

via MIT News · July 28, 2021
in Opera of the Future · Responsive Environments · Fluid Interfaces +2 more
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

Self Assembling Space Frames

Ever wish you could toss your folded up tent and have it self-assemble mid-air?  Well...you can. In a zero gravity environment.Self ...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Che-Wei Wang
#robotics #design #architecture +14 more
Project Research

H0TP0T

By Larissa Zhou and Adam ZacharFood is crucial to maintaining the physical and psychological health of humans in space. Eating food ...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

Panspermia

By Nancy Valladares and Rae Yuping HsuThis project is an art performance that seeks to rethink imaginaries of multispecies surv...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

Miniature Optical Steered Antenna for Intersatellite Communication (MOSAIC)

The Miniature Optical Steered Antenna for Intersatellite Communications (MOSAIC)By Shreeyam KackerThe Miniature Optical Steered Ante...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

Moving Liquids With No Moving Parts

Solid-state microfrabricated devices are in development to replace contemporary heavy mechanical components for use in spacecraft propell...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

Ø-scillation: oscillating chemistry in zero gravity and beyond

How did life originate? Nobody knows. Life might not even be native to our Earth - it might have come from asteroids or the interstellar ...

in Space Exploration Initiative
Ariel Ekblaw · Carson Smuts +5 more
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

AgriFuge

By Somayajulu Dhulipala and Manwei ChanAs humanity explores deeper into space, long-duration missions will require horticulture activitie...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Project Research

Harmony in Precarity

By Po-Hao ChiHow could microgravity/hypergravity shape our perceptual experience of listening with weightlessness? How can we seek to exp...

in Space Exploration Initiative
#robotics #architecture #art +12 more
Article Research

Danielle Wood discusses equity and sustainability in space on The Week with Joshua Johnson

Danielle Wood talks about the key role space technologies can play in advancing equity on Earth, if we design for sustainability.

via The Week on YouTube · July 23, 2021
in Space Enabled
#space
Article Research

Danielle Wood speaks on "The Down-to-Earth Applications of Space" with Bloomberg New Economy Forum

Space Enabled director Danielle Wood talks about applying space technologies to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

via Bloomberg New Economy · July 1, 2021
in Space Enabled
#environment #space #technology
Article Research

With the HUMANS project, a message that space is for everyone

Supported by the Space Exploration Initiative, the student-run HUMANS project aims to increase global representation in space.

via MIT News · July 20, 2021
in Space Exploration Initiative
#art #space #community +3 more
Article Research

‘Living’ space as the newest frontier: MIT’s Ariel Ekblaw to focus on self-assembling space architecture and habitats in CLS

Ariel Ekblaw spoke at the Chautauqua Institution about her novel space architecture ideas and a call for more dialogue on space ethics.

via The Chautauquan Daily · July 8, 2021
in Space Exploration Initiative
#architecture #environment #ethics +3 more
Publication Research

Into the Anthropocosmos: A Whole Space Catalog from the MIT Space Exploration Initiative

Ekblaw, Ariel. "Into the Anthropocosmos: A Whole Space Catalog from the MIT Space Exploration Initiative." MIT Press, September 2021. ISBN: 9780262046374

Book, Sept. 2021
in Space Exploration Initiative
#space #technology
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