ESP Biography



MATT BOYD, MIT PhD robotics student



Major: AeroAstro

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: Not available.

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I am a PhD student in MIT’s AeroAstro department advised by Prof. Julie Shah and part of the Interactive Robotics Group (IRG). My research interest is in using augmented reality to help people, specifically non-roboticists, understand the AI-enabled robots working around them.

Prior to joining IRG, I worked as an IT manager and consultant in the corporate and education sectors.

My educational background includes a BS in Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Robotics Specialization from Boston University.



Past Classes

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W16254: Meet Spot the robot dog and learn about Human-Robot Interaction! in Splash Fall 2025 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2025)
Come meet Chase, the Spot robot dog used in the Interactive Robotics Group to improve human-robot interaction! When we think about developing robots, a lot of times we are thinking about better sensors, better motors, cooler appearances– but have you thought about the human and social aspects that let humans and robots coexist and work together as teammates? Come learn about trust, transparency, communication, and adaptation – and drive around a Boston Dynamics Spot robot!