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Space Exploration Initiative

Space Exploration Initiative

#robotics #design #virtual reality +65 more
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Conformable Decoders

Converting the patterns of nature and the human body into beneficial signals and energy

#robotics #design #architecture +35 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Project Research

3DKnITS: Three-dimensional Knitted Intelligent Textile Sensor

Three-dimensional Digital Knitting of Intelligent Textile Sensor for Activity Recognition and Biomechanical MonitoringWe present an ...

in Responsive Environments
Irmandy Wicaksono · Joseph A. Paradiso
#design #human-computer interaction #entertainment +9 more
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Biomechatronics

Enhancing human physical capability

#robotics #design #human-computer interaction +54 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Article Research

Study: More people walked during the pandemic, but how much depended on their income level

Boston.com reports on research conducted by Human Dynamics head Sandy Pentland, visiting professor Esteban Moro, and collaborators.

via Boston.com · Sept. 22, 2021
in Human Dynamics
#banking and finance #sports and fitness #social science +2 more
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Community Biotechnology

Community Biotechnology

#design #human-computer interaction #art +22 more
Project Research

A tailored, electronic textile conformable suit for large-scale spatiotemporal physiological sensing in vivo

The rapid advancement of electronic devices and fabrication technologies has further promoted the field of wearables and smart textiles. ...

in Conformable Decoders
Canan Dagdeviren · Irmandy Wicaksono
#design #bioengineering #consumer electronics +13 more
Article Research

Sensors woven into a shirt can monitor vital signs

Comfortable, form-fitting garments could be used to remotely track patients’ health.

via MIT News · April 23, 2020
in Conformable Decoders · Space Exploration Initiative
#design #consumer electronics #health +4 more
Post Research

Frequently Asked Questions: A tailored, electronic textile conformable suit for large-scale spatiotemporal physiological sensing in vivo

Oct. 15, 2020
in Conformable Decoders
#design #consumer electronics #health +7 more
Article Research

Building a Bridge for Learning | Jaylen Brown + David Kong @ TEDxBeaconStreet

Director's fellow Jaylen Brown and Labber David Kong on Jaylen's educational journey and their new learning and leadership initiative.

via TEDxBeaconStreet · Jan. 16, 2020
in Community Biotechnology · Director's Fellows Program
#learning #sports and fitness #community +1 more
Article Research

I performed at the super bowl. You might have missed me.

Director's fellow Christine Sun Kim expresses her pride and frustration at signing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.

via The New York Times · Feb. 3, 2020
in Director's Fellows Program
#art #music #sports and fitness +1 more
Article Research

Christine Sun Kim, the transgressive deaf artist, will sign the national anthem alongside Demi Lovato during the Super Bowl

Kim explains why she accepted the opportunity to perform during one of America’s most-watched events and what it means to the Deaf community

via Artnet News · Jan. 28, 2020
in Director's Fellows Program
#music #sports and fitness
Article Research

Celtics star Jaylen Brown wants to fix American schools

The basketball player discusses his new MIT Media Lab fellowship, and how he plans to use the platform to reform education.

via Fast Company · July 8, 2019
in Director's Fellows Program
#learning #sports and fitness #marginalized communities

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