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title: "New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments"
date: 2026-06-23
source: https://news.mit.edu/2026/new-chip-could-help-tiny-robots-traverse-complex-environments-0623
description: "Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power."
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# New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments

Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.

*Published: 2026-06-23*