Human-computer interaction
Is that smile real or fake?
May 25, 2012
A computerized system developed at MIT can tell the difference between smiles of joy and smiles of frustration.
Also labeled: Affective computing, Artificial intelligence, Assistive technology, Autism, Computer vision, Media Lab
Gauging seizures’ severity
April 27, 2012
Simple wrist sensors let neurologists collect better data about patients with epilepsy — and could alert patients that they need to seek medical care.
Also labeled: Computer science and technology, Health care, Media Lab, Sensors, Affective computing, Epilepsy, Skin conductance
The advantage of ambiguity
January 19, 2012
Cognitive scientists develop a new take on an old problem: why human language has so many words with multiple meanings.
Google’s Schmidt: ‘Global mind’ offers new opportunities
November 15, 2011
With knowledge and data, a smarter world will divide work between computers and humans, search engine executive chairman says.
Also labeled: Computer science and technology, Crowdsourcing, Data, Google, Special events and guest speakers
Shah returns to CSAIL
August 4, 2011
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory welcomes one of its latest additions (and alumnus): Assistant Professor Julie Shah.
Picture-driven computing
January 20, 2010
New research could enable computer programming based on screen shots, not just code
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