The MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) is a research center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that focuses on the intersection of digital and physical worlds. It aims to explore how information and materials can be combined to create new forms of technology and design. The center promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among fields such as computer science, engineering, and art. CBA is known for its innovative projects, including the development of digital fabrication techniques and programmable matter. Researchers at the center work on creating systems that allow for the seamless integration of software and hardware, enabling new possibilities in manufacturing and product design.