Robots, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence are on the agenda at an upcoming conference on how technology can be used for prevention, assessment, and management of health.
Robots, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence are on the agenda at an upcoming conference on how technology can be used for prevention, assessment, and management of health.
NYU HealthTech 2016: Apps, Gadgets, and Gizmos will take place Saturday, May 7 from 8 am – 4 pm at NYU Steinhardt’s Pless Hall (82 Washington Square East, 1st Floor).
Through panel discussions, presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, attendees will develop an understanding of the advantages, limitations, and ethical considerations of using technology in health.
Topics of discussion include:
- Home automation for individuals with disabilities
- Technical innovations for hearing loss
- 3-D printing in health care
- Humanoid robots used for autism therapy
- Using virtual reality to assess balance
- High tech prosthetics
- E-cigarette use
- How to evaluate health apps
- Innovative apps for speech disorders, weight loss, and rating the accessibility of locations worldwide
Reporters are invited to attend and should RSVP to Rachel Harrison in NYU’s Office of Public Affairs at 212.998.6797 or rachel.harrison@nyu.edu. Tickets for health professionals, researchers, developers, students, and others are available for purchase at the event’s website.
The event is cosponsored by NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development; NYU College of Global Public Health; NYU Council for the Study of Disability; and the NYU Ability Project.