This year's workshop is led by Dr. Kyle Keane who is a Lecturer and Research Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the staff adviser for MIT's assistive technology hackathon!
Co-creATe Chennai is an immersive three-day, cross-disciplinary workshop where participants will collaborate on teams with people who have disabilities to identify ways in which technology can be used to improve their daily lives. This workshop will train students in the Humanistic Co-design Process and prepare them to apply their technical skills in collaboration with people who have disabilities to produce Assistive Technology. Participants will learn about various disabilities and collaborate with MIT students on projects designed with people living with disabilities in Chennai, India.
Co-create Chennai is brought to you by MIT-India and SPI Cinemas, along with some other Sponsors.
Co-creATe Chennai is an immersive three-day, cross-disciplinary workshop where participants will collaborate on teams with people who have disabilities to identify ways in which technology can be used to improve their daily lives. This workshop will train students in the Humanistic Co-design Process and prepare them to apply their technical skills in collaboration with people who have disabilities to produce Assistive Technology. Participants will learn about various disabilities and collaborate with MIT students on projects designed with people living with disabilities in Chennai, India.
Co-create Chennai is brought to you by MIT-India and SPI Cinemas, along with some other Sponsors.
FAQs
What is this event?
It's a 3 day workshop to learn and develop Assistive Technology integrating both Design Thinking and Humanistic co-design. You will be working with people with disabilities and keeping them as a focus to create and develop relevant technologies. You will also be introduced to rapid prototyping to try out as many possibilities in the three days.
How can I register?
Who is this event designed by?
It is designed and developed by Dr. Kyle Keane along with MIT India, and SPI Cinemas for everyone who has a vision to learn, work and develop technology for elderly care and people with disabilities.
How long is this event?
It is a weekend long event from 11th - 13th January. For a more detailed event schedule, check below.
Where?
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Freshworks Chennai
Block B, SP Infocity, 40, MGR Main Rd, Kodandarama Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096 |
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How much will this cost me?
A small registration fee of Rs.300 will be charged once you are selected for the workshop.
Am I eligible to apply?
Anyone interested in applying their engineering, design and or business skills is welcome to apply.
Who will I work with at the workshop?
You are free to choose your team beforehand otherwise you can wait to meet people at the venue. You will also be working with a few students from MIT along with a panel that will review your work and offer scope for improvements throughout the three days.
If you do decide to choose your team beforehand, please intimate us at co.create.chennai@gmail.com
If you do decide to choose your team beforehand, please intimate us at co.create.chennai@gmail.com
What should I bring along?
Participants should bring their laptops to the event. You will be provided with materials such as cardboard, clay and paper to model out your device, but you are also free to bring your own circuit boards and other materials that you think you may require.
When will I know if I have been selected?
Since we have a dynamic selection process you will find out anytime between the time you apply and a few days before the event.
Pro tip: the earlier you apply, the earlier you will find out. We have a limited number of seats.
Pro tip: the earlier you apply, the earlier you will find out. We have a limited number of seats.
What will I be doing during the three days of the event?
Day 1: Friday
5-6 pm: Registration Counters Open
6-7 pm: Keynote Lecture by Dr. Kyle Keane
7-7:30 pm: Lecture on Strengths and Weaknesses of Disability Simulations
7:30-10:00 pm: AT Exploratorium
6-7 pm: Keynote Lecture by Dr. Kyle Keane
7-7:30 pm: Lecture on Strengths and Weaknesses of Disability Simulations
7:30-10:00 pm: AT Exploratorium
Day 2: Saturday
8-9:45 am: Option to Complete AT Exploratorium
10-10:15 am: Introduction to Day 2
10:15-11:15 am: Keynote Lecture by Mr. Rajasekharan, CEO of V-Shesh
11:30-1:00 pm: Meet your Co-designers
1:00-2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00-3:00 pm: Team Formation
3:00-5:00 pm: Ideate with Co-Designers
5:00-6:00 pm: Project Scope Approval by Co-designer, mentor and, Staff member
6:00-10:00 pm: Teamwork Time
10-10:15 am: Introduction to Day 2
10:15-11:15 am: Keynote Lecture by Mr. Rajasekharan, CEO of V-Shesh
11:30-1:00 pm: Meet your Co-designers
1:00-2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00-3:00 pm: Team Formation
3:00-5:00 pm: Ideate with Co-Designers
5:00-6:00 pm: Project Scope Approval by Co-designer, mentor and, Staff member
6:00-10:00 pm: Teamwork Time
Day 3: Sunday
9:00-3:00 pm: Feedback from Co-designers and Teamwork Time
3:00-6:00 pm: Panel Feedback
6:00-7:00 pm: Valedictory and Closing Notes by Dr. Kyle Keane
7:00-8:00 pm: Socialize and cleanup
3:00-6:00 pm: Panel Feedback
6:00-7:00 pm: Valedictory and Closing Notes by Dr. Kyle Keane
7:00-8:00 pm: Socialize and cleanup