Bats fly through total darkness without hitting anything by using sound. WPI researchers are building drones to do the same ...

Global music artist, tech founder, and STEAM education advocate will.i.am to address undergraduates; energy industry leader ...

A drone navigates using ultrasonic sensors and echo evaluation. This is less energy-intensive than conventional methods.

Search and rescue missions often happen in areas that are difficult for humans to navigate due to extreme weather, rough terrain, or dangerous conditions like smoke or dust. A researcher at Worcester ...

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- Don't be fooled by the fog machine, spooky lights and fake bats: the robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab isn't hosting a Halloween party. Instead, it's a ...

The Tewksbury Memorial High School Titans ro­botics team, FRC Team 1474, continued to grow and evolve during the 2026 season, ...