On this page, you can find all of the projects we have been working on at the lab (last updated: May 2024). We recommend you read through each of these projects to see which best fits your interests.
If you are interested in joining the lab, please message either of the current co-directors (located on the About page).
As of right now (summer 2024), we will add you to a list of prospective members who we will email back in the fall with an application link. From there, you can apply to whichever team you’re most interested in, and we will see if it’s a good fit!
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This project explores “sonification” (making data into sounds) to help people navigate space more effectively.
If you’re interested, click the image to the right to find out more (or the image above if you are using a mobile browser).
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This project focuses on ergonomics– learning about working tools such as hand pieces and equipment that cause dentists’ physical pain or occupational injury, then find a better way to redesign them.
If you’re interested, click the image to the left to find out more (or the image above if you are using a mobile browser).
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This project focuses on iterative product design. At Design Evolution, we use a machine-learning model to determine an array of products that closely match the user’s desires.
If you’re interested, click the image to the right to find out more (or the image above if you are using a mobile browser).
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This project focuses on virtual reality. At Owl Head, we test the boundaries of VR by testing what would happen if your POV in a headset turns its head twice as fast as you do in reality.
If you’re interested, click the image to the left to find out more (or the image above if you are using a mobile browser).
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This project focuses on wearable mechanics. Stroke survivors frequently encounter muscle coordination challenges, profoundly impeding their freedom of movement. The ReFlex group will provide a new, sleek way to solve this issue.
If you’re interested, click the image to the right to find out more (or the image above if you are using a mobile browser).
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Plastibot is all about making plastic sorting a breeze! Using innovative technology like machine learning and hyperspectral imaging, Plastibot on a mission to revolutionize recycling.
If you’re interested, click the image to the left to find out more (or the image above if you are using a mobile browser).