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Upcoming Webinar (October 22, 4pm ET) – Comprehending Human Behaviors using Wireless Sensing on Everyday Wearables – Cheng Zhang

Registration Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrfuutqz0qHtOsdDJHB9unTdg8vEaYP0Yr High-quality behavior data in the wild will revolutionize how AI understand and support humans.  Low-power, privacy aware and minimally-obtrusive everyday wearables will play a central role in sensing and interpreting human behaviors.  Missing killer application has prevented wearables from a larger scale adoption. I think Health sensing in the wild is the killer application for the next generation of wearables.  Talk Abstract: Despite the rapid advancement of AI, computers' ability to comprehend human behaviors remains limited. For instance, commodity computing devices still face challenges in understanding even basic human daily activities such as eating and drinking. The primary obstacle lies in the absence of suitable sensing technologies capable of capturing and interpreting high-quality behavioral data in everyday settings. In this presentation, I will share my research on the development of everyday wearables…

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Past Webinar – Sustainable Ear-Worn Systems for HCI and BCI: Design, Development, and Deployment – VP Nguyen

Talk Abstract: This talk introduces curiosity-driven research that explores science and technology to build the next generation of ear-worn computer systems that are robust, sustainable, cost-effective, low-burden, and socially acceptable, thereby unlocking new applications in human-computer interaction and brain-computer interface. Yet, the development of these systems brings significant challenges, demanding a rethinking of hardware and software frameworks, advanced ML algorithms, and significant interdisciplinary efforts. I will present our approaches to fill the gaps and build practical ear-worn computers, highlighted by motivating applications our lab has worked on: interactive computing and disease monitoring and intervention. Additionally, I will share insights gained from deploying these systems in various real-world settings and discuss future research directions.  About the Speaker: VP Nguyen directs the Wireless and Sensor Systems Laboratory (WSSL) at the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, University of…

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Past Webinar – LLMs for Assistance in ADRD: From Word Retrieval to Caregiver Support – GY2 Pilots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wLqw42_kPg   Presentation 1: Integrating LLMs and Other AI Technologies in an Intelligent Cognitive Assistant for Word Retrieval Support for Older Adults with ADRD Speaker: Archna Bhatia, PhD, Research Scientist, Institute for Human and Machine Cognition Abstract: Occasional inability to retrieve words accompanies aging, even for healthy people, and especially for those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). This phenomenon tends to thrust people into social isolation, resulting in an increased rate of decline. In this webinar, we will discuss the development of an Intelligent Personalized Cognitive Assistant, MyWords!, an AI-enhanced application that provides real-time word retrieval support and personalized training for individuals with ADRD. The development of the MyWords! application, as part of a pilot project, involved participatory design and usability testing to develop the application collaboratively, informing the user interface as well…

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Workshop Announcement: 1st ACM Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Computing for AgeTech

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MassAITC is excited to announce that we are participating in organizing the 1st ACM Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Computing for AgeTech (MobiCom4AgeTech 2024). The workshop will be held in Washington DC on November 18th, 2024 and is affiliated and co-located with the International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking (ACM MobiCom). The workshop aims to bring together academic researchers, industry leaders, and government partners to present research and discuss challenges and opportunities at the intersection of wireless and mobile computing, AI and data analytics, and technologies for supporting healthy aging. The workshop is now accepting contributed research papers, extended abstracts, and demo proposals. See the call for contributions for more information.

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Webinar – Advances in cardiovascular health monitoring to support healthy aging at home – GY1 Pilots from June 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN7k8_8sTpA   Presentation 1: Hearing the Heart: Impact of MindMics' In-ear Infrasonic Hemodynography on Cardiac Health Speaker: Anna Barnacka, PhD | CEO & Founder of MindMics Abstract: In this talk, we will highlight the MindMics Heart Health System, an advanced solution addressing heart health monitoring and aging-related challenges. We will delve into the patented in-ear IH technology that enables heart health monitoring through TWS earbuds and discuss our future plans to make this technology accessible to all. Discover why MindMics, with its clinically validated technology and industry collaborations, is uniquely positioned to lead in next-generation health monitoring and Business to Business growth. Presentation 2: Smartphone Blood Pressure Monitoring is Only a Buzz Away Speaker: Edward Jay Wang, PhD | CEO & Founder of Billion Labs, Inc. & Assistant Professor Engineering & Design, UCSD Abstract: In…

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Webinar – Co-Designing Age Tech for Commercialization and Impact, Nicole Werner from May 28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNAi6kpy14w Speaker: Nicole Werner, PhDAssociate Professor, Department of Health & Wellness DesignDean's Eminent ScholarIndiana University Bloomington, School of Public HealthFaculty Affiliate in the Center for Aging Research at the Regenstrief InstituteFounding Director, Center for Health by Design About the Speaker:  Trained in Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology, Dr. Werner is an interdisciplinary boundary spanner, merging disciplines through a human-centered design approach to patients, caregivers, and other partners in co-designing interventions that transform the patient journey in ways that address a diverse range of patient-centered outcomes. With nearly $27 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, her research has co-produced innovative but realistic technology and care process interventions to improve the quality and safety of healthcare within…

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