Creating Wearable Devices for Body-to-Body Communication

In his Embodied Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Jun Nishida creates wearable devices that allow our bodies to communicate and measure our skills and embodied knowledge.

From interactive exoskeletons that share finger dexterity skills from one person to another, to a virtual reality system that allows adults to experience the world from a 5-year-old’s perspective, Nishida’s devices aim to better understand the dynamics of our physical experiences, perceptions and interactions. For Nishida, who holds appointments in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies and the Immersive Media Design program, the goal of this research is to establish body communication and explore how computer technology can improve our overall wellbeing.