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ICAT Playdate — AI-Accessibility

October 3, 2025

The AI-Accessibility project brings together faculty and student researchers from architecture, computer science, human sciences, and marketing, to design and test new building technologies which aim to maximize the functionality of artificially intelligent navigation aids for individuals with disability. The project team works closely with stakeholders within and beyond the Virginia Tech community to explore the co-design of software and built space, deploying the latest advances in machine learning and material fabrication in high-impact recreational, residential, and institutional settings.

Speakers: 

  • Dr. Andrew Gipe-Lazarou 
  • Dr. Luis Borunda Monsivais 
  • Dr. Meng Zhu
  •  Dr. Na Meng
  • Dr. Abhijit Sarkar
  • Ralisa N. Dawkins

Date:

  • October 3, 2025

Time:  

  • 8:30am Eastern
     Networking & Donuts at Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC
  • 9am - 9:30am Eastern
     Presentation in the Community Assembly and live on YouTube

Virginia Tech faculty can receive Professional Development Network (PDN) credit for attending

  1. Register at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=playdate 
  2. Check in with Phyllis Newbill during the event.

Location: Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC