Pranav Mistry Biography
Pranav Mistry is the inventor of SixthSense, a wearable device that enables new interactions between the real world and the world of data. He is a fascinating and consummate keynote speaker.
Background and career
Pranav is a PhD student in the Fluid Interfaces Group at MIT's Media Lab. Before his studies at MIT, he worked with Microsoft as a UX researcher. Pranav is a graduate of IIT, and is passionate about integrating the digital informational experience with our real-world interactions.
Some previous projects from Pranav's work at MIT includes intelligent sticky notes, Quickies, that can be searched and can send reminders; a pen that draws in 3D; and TaPuMa, a tangible public map that can act as Google of physical world. His research interests also include Gestural and Tangible Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, AI, Machine Vision, Collective Intelligence and Robotics.
In his presentation the genius behind the Sixth Sense technology, Pranav explains and offers a fascinating perspective into why he believes imagination is the only limit in merging technology with real life.
MIT whiz kid Pranav, is one of those rare people with the ability to charm, and radiate enthusiasm for an invention which is thoroughly contagious. He is a fascinating and spontaneous speaker, with a passionate desire to help everyone to be creative and innovative.
Speaking Topics
Pranav Mistry is the inventor of SixthSense, a wearable device that enables new interactions between the real world and the world of data. He is a fascinating and consummate keynote speaker.
- Sixth Sense: The Future of Wearable Technology
- Social Impact of Technology
- Technology to the Masses but in a Meaningful Manner
- Innovation: Designing Intelligence
- Motivation; Life is Trying to See if Things Work
- Robotics and the Future
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Pranav Mistry News
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Pranav Mistry Goes Sci-Fi
29th October 2012
Pranav Mistry – research assistant; PhD candidate at MIT Media Lab and founder of SixthSense, says that Science fiction is not only reserved for the big screen.
Google Glasses are Next Phase of Technology
22nd April 2013
Google are set to release the Explorer Edition of the Google Glass headset and hope to have the eyewear in the hands of programmers before the next I/O conference.
Mike Forde Links Business to Football
18th April 2013
Business speaker and one of the UK’s leading sports executives, Mike Forde has compared the ideas and practices used in professional football to those used in business environments.
Willie Harcourt Cooze Releases New Chocolate Range
16th April 2013
Entrepreneur and star of Channel 4 show ‘Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory’, Willie Harcourt Cooze, has recently released a new range of chocolate desserts and gifts, which are now available all over the UK.
Sir Terry Leahy Adjusts to Life After Tesco
11th April 2013
Business speaker and former CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy stepped down from his position at Tesco in 2011 at the age of 55, he has since started working with several charities, invested in small businesses and written a book.
Rasmus Ankersen Believes Scottish Football Can Improve
8th April 2013
Keynote speaker and talent coach, Rasmus Ankersen believes that Scotland has talent but has not yet been able to develop it further.
Noreena Hertz Finishes New Book
4th April 2013
Keynote speaker and leading futurist, Noreena Hertz has finished her most recent book, which will be published in the US and the UK in September 2013.
Will Whitehorn Appointed as Chair of Catapult Board
27th March 2013
Keynote speaker and former President of Virgin Galactic, Will Whitehorn, has been appointed as chairman of the new Transport System Catapult.
Tim Berners-Lee Wins Engineering Prize
20th March 2013
Inventor of the World Wide Web and keynote speaker, Time Berners-Lee, is going to be awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
Gareth Malone Accepts His OBE
14th March 2013
TV presenter and choir master, Gareth Malone, accepted his OBE this week with his glowing wife by his side.
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