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Steve Mann recognized with IEEE's Masaru Ibuka Consumer Technology Award
Published: January 30, 2025
Steve Mann, a professor in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. department of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, has been recognized with the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Masaru Ibuka Consumer Technology Award.
The award recognizes individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to the field of consumer technology.
Mann, widely regarded as "the father of wearable computing," was honoured for his contributions to the advancement of wearable computing and high dynamic range imaging. His recent projects include "Mersivity," an initiative to advance technologies that connect people with the physical world – which will be highlighted at the 2025 Mersivity Symposium at U of T on March 28.
"I would like to thank [U of T President] Meric Gertler, [ECE Chair] Deepa Kundur, IEEE President Tom Coughlin and the many other supporters and believers of my Mersivity concept of advancing technology that connects us to each other and to our environment," said Mann. "Wearable AI such as A-Eye-glass™ is an example of Mersivity, but the concept can also generalize to AI-based vehicles and sousveillant cities."
Mann accepted the award at the IEEE's International Conference on Consumer Electronics in Las Vegas, where he gave a keynote address, led a panel discussion and, along with his students, won the "Best Poster Award" at the conference.