Engineering
Building system prototypes for ground, air, and space applications
We create hardware systems that incorporate the Laboratory's advanced technology. The systems we build are used as platforms for testing new concepts, as prototypes for demonstrating new capabilities, and as operational systems for addressing military needs.
Engineering Groups
We collaborate with every research area at the Laboratory to create systems that accomplish their objectives in real-world scenarios and in unpredictable surroundings. Our engineers develop complex control and autonomous systems, from concept to realization, for a variety of prototypes.
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Featured Projects
disaster relief
Vine Robots for Collapsed Structure Mapping
These robots can navigate difficult urban disaster terrain to help responders locate and access victims for rescue.
weather
TROPICS
A constellation of small satellites is collecting rapidly refreshed weather data to advance studies of hurricane structure and intensity and improve forecasts.
undersea technology
Undersea Vision-Based Navigation and Pose Determination for Human-Robot Teaming
Undersea vision-based navigation and pose determination will enable divers and robots to collaboratively solve complex tasks in an inherently unstructured environment.
space situational awareness
Haystack Ultrawideband Satellite Imaging Radar
Lincoln Laboratory created the world's highest-resolution radar for imaging of space objects in support of space situational awareness.
Laboratory Stories
I am proud and excited to represent Latinas in STEM.
Rebecca Venegas
Assistant Group Leader
Engineering
Rapid Prototyping
The Laboratory encourages innovation; provides ample amounts of technical resources; and gives an opportunity to learn, solve problems, get involved, and be a part of the solution.
Dmitry Tolpin
Fabrication Technology Manager
Engineering
Fabrication Engineering
I like that the work environment is a 'happy medium' between academia and industry.
Corrie Smeaton
Optical Engineer
Engineering
Optical Engineering
Even on my first project I was given a good deal of autonomy and responsibility.
Paula Marie Countouris
Mechanical Engineer
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Advancing Our Research
Featured Publications
Impact of haptic cues and an active ankle exoskeleton on gait characteristics
Jul 1
Hum. Factors, Vol. 0, No. 0, July 2022, p. 1-12.
COVID-19 exposure notification in simulated real-world environments
Apr 15
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Report ACTA-3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Data Collection for COVID-19 Exposure Notification
Apr 13
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Report ACTA-2
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