Pranav Mistry

Computer Scientist, Inventor of SixthSense

Pranav Mistry - Computer Scientist, Inventor of SixthSense
Born

May 14th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

India

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A computer scientist developed technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds. Contributions include the invention of SixthSense, an interface that allows users to interact with digital information through gestures. The technology utilizes a wearable device combined with a camera and projector to provide interaction with physical objects. Mistry has worked on various projects in the field of human-computer interaction and has been involved with major organizations, including Microsoft and Google.

Invented SixthSense technology

Contributed to MIT Media Lab projects

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