Welcome to the MIT Mechatronics Research Laboratory (MRL)
We are located within the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge. We conduct research and development in the areas of system dynamics, modeling, instrumentation, control systems, and design. The application areas primarily include intelligent systems, nanotechnology, biotechnology, robotics, and automation.
The World at MIT: Kamal Youcef-Toumi
Director of the Mechatronics Research Lab, Professor Youcef-Toumi’s story to MIT has been highlighted as part of a new video series from the MIT Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities!
Congratulations Graduates of 2025!
Our sincerest congratulations to all members of MRL!
Kamal Youcef-Toumi
Director of the Mechatronics Research Lab
MIT MechE News Post
Congratulations to Xiaotong, Dean, and Kamal for their hard work on their Relevance approach to robotics being featured in MIT MechE news!
Biomimetic Stingray
Biomimetic robotics project at MRL
Congratulations!
Xiaotong successfully defended his PhD thesis last winter!