Play Labs 2018 Open House at MIT

When:
Tuesday, Jul 03, 2018 5:00p -
8:00p

Where:
MIT Stata Center, Room 32-124 & 32-144
32 Vassar St
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Innovation, Tech, University

Event website:
http://calendar.mit.edu/event/play_labs_2018_open_house#.WzqB2YpOmfA

On Tuesday, July 3rd, we’re inviting the public to test the latest products and games created by the companies we’re hosting at Play Labs! This will be in the Stata Center in room 32-124 & 32-144


Address: 32 Vassar St
MIT Map: http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32


10 companies are working on the following playful technologies this summer - there’s lots of neat products you’ll be able to try out! Many of these are game related, and some have other applications (including business and education).


• Educational games and tools
• AR/MR Applications/Tools
• Blockchain
• eSports
• Natural Language & AI
• AR Games


We’ll also be showcasing work in development at the MIT Game Lab and MIT Education Arcade, including a multiplayer VR game about cellular biology.


Play Labs 2018 Companies:


BitMovio (https://www.bitmov.io/) is a blockchain enabled video entertainment marketplace, connecting forward-thinking content creators with passionate consumers.


BlocksCAD 3D (https://www.blockscad3d.com/) modeling software fills a critical need for teachers in elementary and middle schools seeking ways to leverage engaging 3D printers with teaching math and coding fundamentals.


BUTTON WALLET (https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/button-wallet) is developing a multi-crypto-currency wallet called BUTTON and crypto exchange which works inside Telegram (the key messaging platform in the crypto/blockchain industry).


LUI (https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/large-user-interface-with-gesture-and-voice-feedback/overview/) is a new Human-Computer Interface for interactive media on large screens and AR/VR platforms. It utilizes voice and gestures to naturally control UI elements such as Maps, Photos and Youtube.


InTheGame (https://www.inthegame.io/) creates apps gamifying the viewing experience of esports and live broadcasts, powered by our computer vision & ai technology.


PlaySpark (http://playsparkgames.com/) is creating the next generation of social gaming in Augmented Reality.


Realism (https://realism.io/) is a 3-d science simulation platform that teaches secondary school science concepts through real world labs and engages students through gamificaiton.


SitNPlay Games (https://sitnplay.games/) is an E-Sports platform that connects players all around the globe providing ad-hoc competitions for real prizes that can be cashed out by the users trough PayPal, Bitcoin, Rixty Credits or even Steam Gift Cards.


Toucan AI (https://www.toucanai.com/) is the only platform that allows you to create conversational AI characters with their own memories and personalities.


Whetstone Technologies (http://whetstonetechnologies.io/) is a software company building a platform to enable easy creation of voice applications for Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home and other voice technologies with a specific focus on the healthcare vertical.

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