Cynthia Breazeal
Roboticist and pioneer of social robots
Roboticist and pioneer of social robots
A computer scientist and roboticist focused on social robots and human-robot interaction. Developed Kismet, one of the first social robots capable of recognizing and responding to human emotions. Contributed to the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence through research and academic leadership. Founded the MIT Media Lab’s Personal Robots Group, which explores the role of robots in human social environments.
Developed Kismet, a social robot
Founded MIT Media Lab’s Personal Robots Group
An American actor gained prominence through a leading role in the television series NCIS, portraying Special Agent Timothy McGee. This role became iconic in the long-running series which premiered in 2003. In addition to NCIS, appeared in the show Jag, contributing to the series before transitioning to NCIS. Murray has also participated in various films and guest appearances, showcasing versatility beyond his primary role.
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