wikipedia | Pranav Mistry (born 1981) is an Indian computer scientist.
He joined Samsung electronics as the Director of Research in 2013, and
leads the Think Tank. He introduced Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch in
September 2013.[1] Previously he was a research assistant and a PhD candidate at MIT Media Lab.
Before joining MIT, Pranav worked as a UX Researcher with Microsoft.
Pranav holds a Master's degree in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT and Master of Design from Industrial Design Center, IIT Mumbai. He has completed Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Nirma Institute of Technology in Gujarat.[2][3] He is from Palanpur, which is situated in northern Gujarat in India. Mistry is best known for his work on SixthSense.[4][5][6] Among some of his other work, Pranav has invented Mouseless – an invisible computer mouse; SPARSH
– a novel way to copy-paste data between digital devices; Quickies –
intelligent sticky notes that can be searched, located and can send
reminders and messages; Blinkbot - a gaze and blink controlled robot; a pen that can draw in 3D; and a public map that can act as Google of physical world. Pranav’s research interests include Augmented reality, Ubiquitous computing, Gestural interaction, AI, Machine vision, Collective intelligence and Robotics.
