Home People YuFeng (Kevin) Chen People FacultyFaculty AI+DFaculty CSFaculty EEFaculty EmeritusLecturers Leadership Staff Instructors Associate Professor, [EE and AI+D] yufengc@mit.edu (617) 253-7351 Office: 10-140H Website Research Areas RoboticsSystems Theory, Control, and Autonomy Latest News More News December 5, 2025 MIT engineers design an aerial microrobot that can fly as fast as a bumblebee With insect-like speed and agility, the tiny robot could someday aid in search-and-rescue missions. October 29, 2025 Kevin Chen wins IROS Toshio Fukuda Young Professional Award At MIT, Chen leads his lab with the goal of developing microscale robotic systems that demonstrate insect-like locomotive capabilities in aerial, aquatic and terrestrial settings. September 17, 2025 2025-26 EECS Faculty Award Roundup This ongoing listing of awards and recognitions won by our faculty is added to all year, beginning in September. April 11, 2025 Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up MIT engineers developed an insect-sized jumping robot that can traverse challenging terrains and carry heavy payloads. January 22, 2025 This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical pollination With a new design, the bug-sized bot was able to fly 100 times longer than prior versions.
