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“The Eye of a Robot: Studies in Machine Vision at MIT” and “TX-O Computer” (1959)

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The first of two films shown here, "Eye of a Robot" (to 18:30) summarizes computer vision research being carried out in the 1950s at the MIT Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence, under the direction of Marvin Minsky...

“The Thinking Machine” (1961) — MIT Centennial Film

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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Screen actor David Wayne chats with MIT Professor Jerome Wiesner on developments in computer research and artificial intelligence, as part of the "Tomorrow" television series produced by CBS for MIT on occasion of MIT...

“Phi Beta Epsilon” (1927)

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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This light-hearted silent film shows life at the Phi Beta Epsilon fraternity at MIT during the 1926-1927 academic year. It is filled with silly gags and activities, from house-cleaning to house parties and sports even...