Conor Russomanno
This course will be focused on the convergence of man and machine. We will explore a variety of biosensing technologies, including but not limited to: brain sensors, muscle sensors, heart rate monitors, galvanic skin response devices, respiration sensors, neurostimulators, and eye trackers. The objective of this course is to explore what exists with regards to humancomputer interface (HCI) devices, and to also push the field of HCI
forward. The collision of design and technology is integral to the progression of the relationship between humans and computing technologies. We cannot simply engineer solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges; we must also design intuitive, ergonomic, and socially responsible systems that improve the human experience. The human body is an ocean of electricity and data that we can both listen to and influence. This cybernetic dynamic—of input and output—will undoubtedly influence the evolution of our species.
What will students do?