James Gips | |
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Nationality | American |
Alma mater | MIT, Stanford University |
James Gips (died June 10, 2018)[1] was an American technologist, academic, and author based in Boston. He was the John R. and Pamela Egan Professor of computer science and professor of information systems at Boston College.[1][2]
Gips’ research was focused around the use of technology to help people with disabilities live fuller lives. He was the co-inventor and principal developer of two assistive technologies, EagleEyes and Camera Mouse.[3][4] Gips has written on a variety of topics including ethical robots, shape grammars and aesthetics.[5]
In 2007, Gips won the da Vinci Award for exceptional design and engineering achievements in accessibility and universal design.[6]
Gips died June 10, 2018, aged 72.