As new robotic applications continue to transform industries and sectors from medicine to manufacturing, the demand for an innovative workforce able to design and implement meaningful robotics solutions is growing. The Global Innovation Exchange is working toward meeting these needs through a suite of highly-focused, hands-on graduate degree programs in technology innovation developed in collaboration ( … )
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👉 Sign up for a virtual info session! Interested in learning more about the UW MSTI program? Sign up for Thursday's evening info session now to learn about how the ...
👉 Sign up for a virtual info session! Interested in learning more about the UW MSTI program? Sign up for Thursday's evening info session now to learn about how the MSTI will teach you to solve complex global problems using emerging technology. We'll also share information about the student experience, career outcomes, and the application process. Visit our webpage for a full list of upcoming information session dates. RSVP now at the link in our bio, or on gixnetwork.org/msti
The new robotics track of the UW MSTI degree is ready for launch at GIX! 🤖 Starting this fall, the new cross-disciplinary robotics track bridges business, human-centered ...
The new robotics track of the UW MSTI degree is ready for launch at GIX! 🤖 Starting this fall, the new cross-disciplinary robotics track bridges business, human-centered design, and robotics fundamentals. Graduates will be well-equipped to pursue a variety of roles in product management, design, validation, and testing. “While there is certainly a need and place for heavy tech understanding, especially in robotics, our program uniquely integrates design with the human-centered outlook,” said Dr. Caspi, director of the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology.
The program was designed to integrate all aspects of a product’s lifecycle, including design, building, and launch, which fills a niche in the field of robotics education. “Students should expect a dynamic experience with both the technology learning and the deployment of a real robotics system, but with an overarching understanding of bringing humanoid robotic agents into society and what that role might be like,” said Dr. Caspi. “My hope is that students bring an open mind and their own perspectives and think about how robotics can bring good into quality of life,” she added.
The UW MSTI already includes coursework related to sensors and circuits, programming, hardware/software integration, but the robotics track adds a new emphasis. “The way that we’re trying to approach these courses isn’t about making the people masters in robot programming, but rather understanding how to make decisions for a system and how you can get it to do anything,” said Dr. Cabrera, who will be assisting with the courses.
Learn more about the robotics track or how to apply at the link in our bio! 🚀
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Perhaps not since the early 1900s with the transition from horse to fossil-fueled engines have we witnessed a more fundamental change in transportation than the combination of...
Perhaps not since the early 1900s with the transition from horse to fossil-fueled engines have we witnessed a more fundamental change in transportation than the combination of electric drivetrains and autonomous tech currently penetrating vehicle designs. In part five of the GIX Speaker Series, Spencer Reeder, director of government affairs and sustainability at @audi, talked about the adoption of electric vehicles within the global automotive market, the future of Audi, and challenges faced by automakers in this transitional period.
Will the apparent success of these technologies result in true mass adoption in pursuit of a cleaner environment and the safety and convenience of autonomous vehicles? “It turns out that most people in the market right now are buying these cars because they’re cool, because they’re a better experience, and because they have neat technology.”
“When someone gets in a battery elective vehicle, they love them,” said Spencer. “Test drives show the true benefits of the technology: it’s cleaner, quieter, has more torque and better acceleration.”
Learn more about applying to GIX, joining the GIX Consortium, or becoming a speaker at the link in our bio.
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“If you’re highly visible with the work and the progress that’s happening, it gives everyone an understanding of what they’re getting.” This insight is just one of ...
“If you’re highly visible with the work and the progress that’s happening, it gives everyone an understanding of what they’re getting.” This insight is just one of countless given to students by Carlos Lugto in the last week's GIX Speaker Series talk. Carlos is an engineering manager at Google with 25+ years of experience managing and leading software development teams. He’s worked on a variety of projects, including low-level enterprise software for telecom, medical, and defense industries, creating hardened enterprise software and creative consumer applications.
“One thing worth brutally prioritizing is focusing on what we can do. We also focus on lean thinking: ‘what are the things we don’t have to do to get the same job done?’” In his 60 minute talk, Carlos provided a detailed explanation into Agile software development with examples and case studies. “We focus on finishing the small tasks as we move forward rather than having a notion of a big thing we’re going to finish at the end and de-scoping pieces that we worked hard on.” By prioritizing what his team can complete, and emphasizing lean thinking, quality, technical excellence, and finishing tasks, Carlos is able to create a unique and successful team culture that is healthy for his engineers.
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"Who are you? Where are you in your career path?" These are some of the questions posed to students by Brian Velazquez, Global Business Solutions Architect at Cisco ...
"Who are you? Where are you in your career path?" These are some of the questions posed to students by Brian Velazquez, Global Business Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems. "I encourage you, when you find the opportunities to engage with people, to share who you are and your experiences. If you don't build trust with people, it doesn't matter the technology that you're talking about."
In his hour-long talk as a part of the ongoing, weekly GIX Speaker Series, Brian shared the importance of empathy in design and technology. "It's the process of showing empathy that you care about them as a customer. Understanding the problem helps you define it better, but being transparent about the process and challenges is important too. It's about focusing on understanding, truly, what their challenges are."
Lastly, Brian conveyed to students the importance of being able to tell a story, their own or the technology solution they're working on. "Stand and deliver. It's about being the person who can tell the best story. I want to ensure that you have the most powerful tool, which is your voice."
Learn more about applying to GIX, joining the GIX Consortium, or becoming a speaker at the link in our bio.
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Parkinson’s disease affects seven to 10 million people worldwide and is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative condition behind Alzheimer’s disease. It is ...
Parkinson’s disease affects seven to 10 million people worldwide and is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative condition behind Alzheimer’s disease. It is characterized most commonly by hand tremors, limb stiffness, weakness and slowing of movement, and general imbalances. Joohyung Kim, Yuanwei Zhang, Gero Bergk, and Yewei Zhang developed a sensor package and companion app that automatically tracks tremor data for long-term, high-accuracy analysis to improve treatment options. “There’s just a lack of information around tremors,” said Gero Bergk. “We wanted to open a window into the individual’s lives where they can gather quantifiable data on how their tremors progress over time and what affects them. Finding the right balance of medicine is critical for their quality of life.” Long-term trends are crucial to understanding the impacts that variables are having on the person, so the app automatically compares tremor severity to food timing, medicine, and more.
And what’s the team dynamic like? “I think having our different backgrounds has been really beneficial to our team," he said. "No one can be good at everything or have the time for everything. It’s beneficial that everyone has different interests and can focus on the things they’re good at.” #MadeAtGIX #DesignBuildLaunch #MadeInSeattle #TechIndustry #FutureTech #EmergingTechnology #TsinghuaUniversity #UniversityofWashington #Seattle #Makerspace #DesignThinking #Bellevue
To date, UW and GIX have produced more than 1,000 pieces of personal protective equipment for local medical workers. GIX is proud to be a part of a coordinated effort to help ...
To date, UW and GIX have produced more than 1,000 pieces of personal protective equipment for local medical workers. GIX is proud to be a part of a coordinated effort to help slow the spread of COVID within our community.
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Students at GIX, in partnership with Singaporean government agency GOVTECH, have created a two-factor authentication device that compares identification documents to user ...
Students at GIX, in partnership with Singaporean government agency GOVTECH, have created a two-factor authentication device that compares identification documents to user biometrics using blockchain-based OpenCart certification. This ensures both the authenticity and completeness of the document, and that the user is who they are claiming to be. “The most exciting revelation we had about this project is the variety of use scenarios our device can have, from educational to healthcare to transportation,” said team member Kelsey Guo. “We are excited to continue to test and iterate and are striving to achieve a marketable product that can be used in a commercial setting by the end of the quarter.” By leveraging the power of Microsoft Azure cloud-based facial recognition technology, the hardware quickly compares the user against their blockchain-stored credentials. “We are currently exploring different use scenarios and are planning to make a decision soon. Then, we will be modifying our working prototype to that specific user group, and conduct user research,” said Kelsey. “We will also be conducting usability testing with our target audience, and we are hoping to achieve a product that is fully functional, delightful, and marketable.”
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Students at GIX have created an Apple Watch app called #Facespace designed to help #flattenthecurve of #covid19 transmission by reducing the possibility of infection to vital ...
Students at GIX have created an Apple Watch app called #Facespace designed to help #flattenthecurve of #covid19 transmission by reducing the possibility of infection to vital transmission spaces on the face. Research has shown that people touch their faces an average of 23 times per hour. Facespace uses accelerometer and gyroscope data to recognize when a user is moving their hand upwards and alerts the user to remind them not to touch their face.
The app was recently recognized by the Covid Global Hackathon. Challenged to #BuildforCOVID19, over 1,500 teams submitted technological solutions to COVID-19 problems in the areas of health, vulnerable populations, business, community, education, entertainment, and other. The projects were reviewed and Facespace was one of 89 selected to be highlighted. The team is comprised of Ken Christofferson, Robin Yang, Steven Guh, Cody Gagnon, and led by John Raiti, Shwetak Patel, and Sidhant Gupta.
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GIX has begun production of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) such as 3d-printed face shields and ventilator components to provide immediate relief for the shortage...
GIX has begun production of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) such as 3d-printed face shields and ventilator components to provide immediate relief for the shortage in the UW Medicine hospital system. In partnership with UW Medicine, UW College of Engineering, Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, and Design that Matters, GIX is on track to produce at least 40 shields per day in its makerspace. Eventually, joint facilities are expected to reach nearly 250 per day. “We’ve got ten printers running, and each printer can do one shield every three hours,” said Paula Sigala, makerspace design specialist. The team is currently producing face shields, and is beginning further work on prototyping and production of needed gowns, aerosol boxes, and ventilator valves. “I didn’t expect to be doing this, but everyone is responding so quickly,” said Yun Liu, makerspace student crew. “We’re adjusting every day, and it’s great to be able to help.” All models will be approved by UW Medicine prior to production, ensuring best utilization of limited resources and maximum benefit to medical personal. Further, the plans and instructions for all projects will be open-sourced and shared for broader adoption throughout the US and world.
Interested in learning how you can help? GIX cannot use its educational funds to cover the required expenses. We are seeking funding for raw materials and the adaption of educational facilities to support these efforts. Learn more about the developing project and ways you can support the relief effort at the link in our bio. #coronavirusrelief #coronaresponse #covid19relief #covid19relief #facemasks #faceshields #ventilators #3dprintedmasks #MadeAtGIX #MadeInSeattle #Makerspace #DesignThinking
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