In 1900, life expectancy for much of the industrialized world was under 50. Today, living well into one's 70s, 80s and beyond can be expected. This shift in longevity requires new thinking.

MIT Age Lab

The MIT AgeLab was created in 1999 to invent new ideas and creatively translate technologies into practical solutions that improve people’s health and enable them to “do things” throughout the lifespan. Equal to the need for ideas and new technologies is the belief that innovations in how products are designed, services are delivered, or policies are implemented are of critical importance to our quality of life tomorrow.

The MIT AgeLab is a multidisciplinary research program that works with business, government, and NGOs to improve the quality of life of older people and those who care for them. The AgeLab applies consumer-centered systems thinking to understand the challenges and opportunities of longevity and emerging generational lifestyles to catalyze innovation across business markets.

The Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium

The AVT Consortium launched in 2015 with a focus on developing a deeper understanding of issues such as driver assistance technology, autonomous vehicles, and new technologies appearing in modern vehicles. How does this impact an aging society? How does this advance consumer understanding of appropriate technology usage...(more at AgeLab) 

Volunteer for a Study

Make innovation possible - Become an AgeLab volunteer today! Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the MIT AgeLab volunteer community. Register here to be added to our volunteer community...

Outreach & Community Groups

At the MIT AgeLab, we view aging as a process beginning at birth, therefore we serve as an incubator for action and innovation across the ages. We have two special interest groups at the MIT AgeLab... (more at AgeLab)

Where can I find more information?

Email: agelabinfo@mit.edu