Howard, Ayanna
1972- · Contribution: 2010s-present
Roboticist and educator
Machine learning and robotics for educational and assistive technology
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1972, Providence, Rhode Island
- Active since
- 1993
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Best known for
- Robotics and machine learning for assistive technology
Impact on the world
Howard has applied robotics and AI to some of their most humane uses, helping children with disabilities learn, while rising to lead major academic institutions.
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