MATLAB: ImportError: cannot import name ‘MatlabFuture’ when importing the MATLAB Engine API in Python

Question

When I try to import the MATLAB Engine API in Python, I get the following error:

ImportError: cannot import name 'MatlabFuture'

Answer 1

This is likely due to MATLAB Engine not being installed correctly. Please see the below documentation references:

• https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_external/install-the-matlab-engine-for-python.html
• https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_external/install-matlab-engine-api-for-python-in-nondefault-locations.html

In particular, make sure that you call the installation script with the version of Python you intend to use and that your Python path is updated accordingly.