Leo majors in Industrial design and minor in Game Studies and Design . He has a deep passion for his major, Industrial Design, as he truly enjoy the process of designing and developing products, as well as the challenges and setbacks that come with it. Additionally, Leo is also interested in visual communication and CG animation. […]
Robotics Engineer | Autonomy & AI Enthusiast | Innovator in Assistive Technologies Vikram is a Master of Engineering candidate in Autonomy and Robotics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, passionate about bridging cutting-edge AI with physical robotic systems to solve real-world challenges. His work revolves around computer vision, sensor fusion, and distributed autonomous systems, with […]
Event Details: Date: Wednesday, April 16 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: The McKechnie Family LIFE Home Address: 75 Bailey Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 Overflow Parking: 60 Bailey Dr., Building 8, Champaign, IL, 61820 Click Here to RSVP! Event Highlights: This open house will spotlight social and assistive robots and their role in enhancing […]
Major: Computer Science Passions: Srivishnu likes to solve big problems in various fields, from mathematics to computer science. Work: At the LIFE Home, Srivishnu works with integrating the GPT model into the Misty Robot. Future goals: Srivishnu wishes to make use of his technical skills to create a tangible impact on society To see other […]
Program: MEng in Autonomy and Robotics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Passions: Robotics, autonomous systems, and assistive technologies that enhance human-robot interaction and accessibility. Work at LIFE Home: Harish is currently working on assistive robotics research, focusing on improving the accessibility of the Stretch robot for individuals with mobility and speech impairments. His work includes developing […]
On October 2nd, 2024, the McKechnie Family LIFE Home opened its doors for a fall open house, inviting visitors to experience firsthand the innovative research happening within the facility. Guests had the opportunity to interact with researchers, advanced technologies, and robotics demonstrations. Faculty, post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students showcased their work, sparking engaging conversations about […]
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home had the honor of welcoming 20 Veterans from the Warrior-Scholar Project to our facility on July 25th, 2024. These Veterans have been participating in “academic boot camp” where they explore college research in preparation for the beginning of their own university experience. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosted some activities for them, including […]
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home was excited to host a group of middle school students from Oakland STEM camp for a tour on June 18th, 2024. Outreach and Engagement Specialist of the Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub, J.D. Graham, brought the kids on a field trip to the University of Illinois as a way to […]
On Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, the McKechnie Family LIFE Home staff had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. John Coleman, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost of the University of Illinois Urabana-Champaign, as well as Dr. Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell, Dean of Applied Health Sciences. This was Dr. Coleman’s first time at the facility. He was […]
Praachi Mudar, a Junior at the University Laboratory High School, interned at the LIFE Home this summer. Praachi is gearing up to follow the pre-med track in college with an aspiration to become a doctor. This summer allowed her to explore robots and assistive technology, and it piqued her interest in the intersectionality between medicine […]