In this thesis Todd Farrell will present a novel algorithm that studies the role of extrinsic versus intrinsic sensing and determines a robust set of sensors from physical and reliability constraints for a robotic ankle prosthesis.
view more ›Past Talks and Colloquia
Frequent and varied events—such as lectures, colloquia, symposia, and workshops—play an active role in the continuing vitality and momentum of the Media Lab.
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May 14 13
6th Floor E14
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May 10 13
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Speaker:
P. Murali Doraiswamy Host/Chair:
Affective Computing
Cognitive domains of processing speed, reaction time, vigilance and working memory are central to our ability to perform at peak levels. But most of us do not perform at an optimal level. Cognitive disorders, such as ADHD, mild cognitive impairment, head injury and Alzheimer's, affect over 25 million people in the US. New technologies and media platforms are enabling practical applications of neuroscience advances. view more › |
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Apr 29 13
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 Speaker:
Greg Brandeau Josh Sarantitis All talks at the Media Lab, unless otherwise noted, are open to the public. |
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Apr 29 13
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Speaker:
Jonathan Ledgard Host/Chair:
Human Dynamics
The technology choices Africa makes in the next decade will help to determine whether it becomes competitive or unmanageable. This informal talk will overview Africa's security and environmental challenges, underline its economic potential, and get beyond ICT to identify areas where science will be decisive. view more › |
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Apr 09 13
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Center for Future Storytelling
Please join Glorianna Davenport for a conversation with Jane Weiner about Jane's new film Ricky on Leacock. view more › |
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Apr 03 13
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 Speaker:
Yancey Strickler All talks at the Media Lab, unless otherwise noted, are open to the public. Yancey Strickler is co-founder and head of communications at Kickstarter. Prior to Kickstarter, Strickler was a music journalist whose writing appeared in The Village Voice, New York magazine, Pitchfork, and other publications. He co-founded the eMusic Selects record label in 2007. view more › |
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Mar 28 13
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Speaker:
Susan Crawford All talks at the Media Lab, unless otherwise noted, are open to the public. |
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Mar 15 13
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Speaker:
Geetha Narayanan Host/Chair:
Joi Ito
This talk has been postponed. We look forward to following Geetha Narayanan later in the spring. Founder-Director, Srishti School of Art Design and Technology |
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Mar 14 13
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Speaker:
Joi Ito JOIN ON TWITTER: #WHYS BE PART OF THE BBC WORLD SERVICE PROGRAMME! view more › |
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Mar 12 13
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From memory to inspiration The MIT Media Lab community invites you to join us for a Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Reception immediately following the memorial program view more › |
