Rosalind W. Picard

Nov 7, 2024 | media.mit.edu | Rosalind W. Picard

A number of Media Lab researchers are participating in CSCW 2024, a conference that explores the technical, social, material, and theoretical challenges of designing technology to support collaborative work and life activities. This year's conference features a hybrid structure with both virtual participation and on-site attendance at the Costa Rica Convention Center in San José, Costa Rica.

Oct 10, 2024 | media.mit.edu | David Sweeney |Rosalind W. Picard

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Samsung is emphasizing its partnership with the MIT Media Lab to explore the mind-body connection, a core theme of the lab's "Connected Mind + Body" research focus. In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Samsung is spotlighting its work with the MIT Media Lab, aligned with the lab's Connected Mind + Body research theme.

Oct 2, 2024 | media.mit.edu | David Sweeney |Rosalind W. Picard

Every day at the MIT Media Lab, we harness cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize women's health, enhancing both mental and physical wellbeing. By integrating AI, wearable devices, and groundbreaking biomedical solutions, we strive to deliver personalized, preventative care that addresses the comprehensive health needs of women worldwide. Why it mattersWomen's health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of global health.

Mar 21, 2024 | media.mit.edu | Rosalind W. Picard

Researchers in the Affective Computing group at the MIT Media Lab have been invited to edit a series of articles on the topic of Wearable Digital Health Technologies in the New England Journal Medicine; the series includes articles related to epilepsy, depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, among other areas. Peruse the articles in this series below!

Feb 5, 2024 | media.mit.edu | Anne Trafton |Rosalind W. Picard

By Anne Trafton | MIT NewsWhen diagnosing skin diseases based solely on images of a patient’s skin, doctors do not perform as well when the patient has darker skin, according to a new study from MIT researchers. The study, which included more than 1,000 dermatologists and general practitioners, found that dermatologists accurately characterized about 38 percent of the images they saw, but only 34 percent of those that showed darker skin.