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| name = Pranav Mistry | | name = Pranav Mistry | ||
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| birth_place = [[Palanpur, Gujarat]], India | | birth_place = [[Palanpur, Gujarat|Palanpur]], [[Gujarat]], India | ||
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| alma_mater = | | alma_mater = Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering - Gujarat University | ||
Master of Design - IIT Bombay | |||
PhD - MIT | |||
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'''Pranav Mistry''' (born 14 May 1981) is | '''Pranav Mistry''' (born 14 May 1981) is an Indian [[computer scientist]] and inventor. He is the former President and CEO of STAR Labs (Samsung Technology & Advanced Research Labs).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/pranav-mistry-joins-the-pantheon-of-indians-at-helm-of-major-tech-companies-11572086944469.html|title=Pranav Mistry joins the pantheon of Indians at helm of major tech companies|last=Ahaskar|first=Abhijit|date=2019-10-26|website=livemint|language=en|access-date=2019-11-02}}</ref> He is currently the founder and CEO of TWO, an Artificial Reality startup. He is best known for his work on [[SixthSense]], [[Samsung]] [[Galaxy Gear]] and Project Beyond.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/04/samsung-unveils-galaxy-gear-smartwatch/?_r=0 |title = Samsung Unveils Galaxy Gear Smartwatch|date = 4 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/11/12/samsung-project-beyond/ |title = Samsung unveils Project Beyond, a 3D-capturing camera for Gear VR| date=12 November 2014 }}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Mistry joined [[Samsung]] as the Director of Research in 2012, and | Mistry joined [[Samsung]] as the Director of Research in 2012, and served as the Global Vice President of it. He introduced [[Samsung Galaxy Gear]] [[smart watch]] in September 2013. Before joining MIT, Pranav worked as a UX Researcher with [[Microsoft]].<ref name="dnaindia.com" /> In the past, he has worked with Google, CMU, NASA, UNESCO, Japan Science & Technology Agency.<ref name="htn">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Market-Updates/Indian-techie-takes-centre-stage-at-Galaxy-Gear-smartwatch-launch/SP-Article1-1118019.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906021719/http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Market-Updates/Indian-techie-takes-centre-stage-at-Galaxy-Gear-smartwatch-launch/SP-Article1-1118019.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 September 2013|title= Indian techie takes centre stage at Galaxy Gear smartwatch launch|publisher= Hindustan Times |access-date=2013-09-08 }}</ref> He was the Global Senior Vice President of search at [[Samsung]] and the head of Think Tank Team. He was the President and CEO of STAR Labs.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-29|title=Pranav Mistry Appointed President and CEO of Samsung's STAR Labs|url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/pranav-mistry-appointed-president-and-ceo-of-samsungs-star-labs-2366029.html|access-date=2021-02-04|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> In July 2021, he founded a new Artificial Reality startup, TWO.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mistry |first=Pranav |date= |title=Linkedin Profile |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranavmistry}}</ref> | ||
==Innovations== | |||
Mistry is best known for his work on [[SixthSense]].<ref name="Popular Science">[http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-05/heightened-reality Popular Science] 2009 Invention Award</ref><ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7997961.stm BBC] SixthSense blurs digital and the real.</ref><ref>[http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2009/11/22/gps.innovation.nation.cnn CNN] [[Fareed Zakaria]] GPS: Innovation Nation</ref> Among some of his other works, he has also invented [[Mouseless]] – an invisible computer mouse; [[Sparsh (software)|Sparsh]] – a novel way to copy-paste data between digital devices; Quickies – intelligent sticky notes that can be searched, located and can send reminders and messages; [[Blinkbot]] - a gaze and blink controlled robot; a pen that can draw in 3D and a public map that can act as Google of physical world.<ref>[http://www.firstbloggertricks.com/2014/08/sixthsense-by-pranav-mistry.html SixthSense By Pranav Mistry] Top Inventor Under-35</ref> He has also contributed in the development of Samsung's NEON.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-07 |title=Pranav Mistry Has Built World's 1st Artificial Human That Looks And Behaves Just Like Us |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/news/pranav-mistry-has-built-worlds-1st-artificial-human-that-looks-and-behaves-just-like-us-503716.html |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=IndiaTimes |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-13|title=Maker of dreams and artificial humans: Meet Pranav Mistry, the brain behind the Neon project|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/consumer-electronics-show-ces-maker-of-dreams-and-artificial-humans-meet-indian-star-of-biggest-tech-show-6212190/|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> | |||
Mistry is best known for his work on [[SixthSense]].<ref name="Popular Science">[http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-05/heightened-reality Popular Science] 2009 Invention Award</ref><ref>[ | |||
==Recognition== | ==Recognition== | ||
Pranav's research on SixthSense | Pranav's research on SixthSense earned him the 2009 Invention Award.<ref name="Popular Science"/> He was also named on MIT's Technology Review as one of the top 35 innovators in the world.<ref name="TR35">{{cite web|url=http://www.technologyreview.com/tr35/profile.aspx?TRID=816 |title=2009 Young Innovators Under 35: Pranav Mistry, 28 |publisher=[[Technology Review]] | year=2009 | access-date=14 August 2011}}</ref> In 2010, He was named on [[Creativity (magazine)|Creativity Magazine's]] Creativity 50.<ref name="Creativity 50">[http://creativity-online.com/news/creativity-50-2010-pranav-mistry/142577 2010 Creativity 50] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002044821/http://creativity-online.com/news/creativity-50-2010-pranav-mistry/142577 |date=2 October 2011 }} List of 50 most influential and inspiring creative personalities of 2010</ref> [[Chris Anderson (entrepreneur)|Chris Anderson]] has referred Mistry as "one of the best inventors in the world".<ref>[https://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsense_technology TEDtalk] Pranav Mistry and Chris Andersen discussion at the end.</ref> Mistry has also been listed in "15 Asian Scientists to Watch", by [[Asian Scientist|Asian Scientist Magazine]].<ref>{{cite news|title=The Ultimate List Of 15 Asian Scientists To Watch – Pranav Mistry|url=http://www.asianscientist.com/list/pranav-mistry/|date=15 May 2011|work=AsianScientist.com|access-date=21 May 2011}}</ref> He has also received recognition from [[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]], listing him as one of the most powerful digital Indians,<ref>{{cite news|title=The World's most powerful digital Indians|url=http://www.gqindia.com/promotions/Digitalindians|date=1 April 2011|work=gqindia.com|access-date=3 April 2012|archive-date=31 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331011531/http://www.gqindia.com/promotions/Digitalindians|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The World's most powerful digital Indians - Pranav Mistry|url=http://www.gqindia.com/sites/all/themes/gq/digitalindians/pranav_mistry.php#|date=1 April 2011|work=gqindia.com|access-date=3 April 2012}}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and [[India Today]], listing him as one of the "37 Indians of Tomorrow".<ref>{{cite news|title=Indians of Tomorrow|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/37th-anniversary-issue/index.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221032714/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/37th-anniversary-issue/index.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2012|date=15 December 2012|work=indiatoday.com|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref> | ||
He was honoured as Young Global Leader 2013, by WEF.<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/samsungs-think-tank-head-pranav-mistry-keen-to-work-with-pm-narendra-modi/articleshow/35741537.cms Samsung's think tank head Pranav Mistry keen to work with PM Narendra Modi]</ref> | |||
== Personal life== | == Personal life== | ||
Mistry | Mistry was born in [[Palanpur]] in [[Gujarat]] state of India. He married Farrah Chen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pranavmistry.com/ |title=about Pranav Mistry |publisher=Pranavmistry.com |access-date=2012-08-28}}</ref><ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite web |date=6 September 2013 |title=Palanpuri boy reinvents the humble watch |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/1885162/report-palanpuri-boy-reinvents-the-humble-watch |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130909001152/http://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/1885162/report-palanpuri-boy-reinvents-the-humble-watch |archive-date=9 September 2013 |access-date=6 September 2013 |publisher=dnaindia.com}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:24, 25 November 2025
Pranav Mistry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 May 1981 |
| Alma mater | Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering - Gujarat University
Master of Design - IIT Bombay PhD - MIT |
| Known for | Inventor of SixthSense, Mouseless, SPARSH, TeleTouch and head of team of Samsung Galaxy GEAR |
| Awards | 2009 TR35 by Technology Review 2010 Creativity 50 |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Samsung Electronics |
Pranav Mistry (born 14 May 1981) is an Indian computer scientist and inventor. He is the former President and CEO of STAR Labs (Samsung Technology & Advanced Research Labs).[1] He is currently the founder and CEO of TWO, an Artificial Reality startup. He is best known for his work on SixthSense, Samsung Galaxy Gear and Project Beyond.[2][3]
Career[edit | edit source]
Mistry joined Samsung as the Director of Research in 2012, and served as the Global Vice President of it. He introduced Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch in September 2013. Before joining MIT, Pranav worked as a UX Researcher with Microsoft.[4] In the past, he has worked with Google, CMU, NASA, UNESCO, Japan Science & Technology Agency.[5] He was the Global Senior Vice President of search at Samsung and the head of Think Tank Team. He was the President and CEO of STAR Labs.[6] In July 2021, he founded a new Artificial Reality startup, TWO.[7]
Innovations[edit | edit source]
Mistry is best known for his work on SixthSense.[8][9][10] Among some of his other works, he has also invented Mouseless – an invisible computer mouse; Sparsh – a novel way to copy-paste data between digital devices; Quickies – intelligent sticky notes that can be searched, located and can send reminders and messages; Blinkbot - a gaze and blink controlled robot; a pen that can draw in 3D and a public map that can act as Google of physical world.[11] He has also contributed in the development of Samsung's NEON.[12][13]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
Pranav's research on SixthSense earned him the 2009 Invention Award.[8] He was also named on MIT's Technology Review as one of the top 35 innovators in the world.[14] In 2010, He was named on Creativity Magazine's Creativity 50.[15] Chris Anderson has referred Mistry as "one of the best inventors in the world".[16] Mistry has also been listed in "15 Asian Scientists to Watch", by Asian Scientist Magazine.[17] He has also received recognition from GQ India, listing him as one of the most powerful digital Indians,[18][19] and India Today, listing him as one of the "37 Indians of Tomorrow".[20]
He was honoured as Young Global Leader 2013, by WEF.[21]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Mistry was born in Palanpur in Gujarat state of India. He married Farrah Chen.[22][4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ahaskar, Abhijit (26 October 2019). "Pranav Mistry joins the pantheon of Indians at helm of major tech companies". livemint. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ↑ "Samsung Unveils Galaxy Gear Smartwatch". 4 September 2013.
- ↑ "Samsung unveils Project Beyond, a 3D-capturing camera for Gear VR". 12 November 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Palanpuri boy reinvents the humble watch". dnaindia.com. 6 September 2013. Archived from the original on 9 September 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ "Indian techie takes centre stage at Galaxy Gear smartwatch launch". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 6 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ "Pranav Mistry Appointed President and CEO of Samsung's STAR Labs". News18. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ Mistry, Pranav. "Linkedin Profile".
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Popular Science 2009 Invention Award
- ↑ BBC SixthSense blurs digital and the real.
- ↑ CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS: Innovation Nation
- ↑ SixthSense By Pranav Mistry Top Inventor Under-35
- ↑ "Pranav Mistry Has Built World's 1st Artificial Human That Looks And Behaves Just Like Us". IndiaTimes. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ↑ "Maker of dreams and artificial humans: Meet Pranav Mistry, the brain behind the Neon project". The Indian Express. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ "2009 Young Innovators Under 35: Pranav Mistry, 28". Technology Review. 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ 2010 Creativity 50 Archived 2 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine List of 50 most influential and inspiring creative personalities of 2010
- ↑ TEDtalk Pranav Mistry and Chris Andersen discussion at the end.
- ↑ "The Ultimate List Of 15 Asian Scientists To Watch – Pranav Mistry". AsianScientist.com. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ↑ "The World's most powerful digital Indians". gqindia.com. 1 April 2011. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ↑ "The World's most powerful digital Indians - Pranav Mistry". gqindia.com. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Indians of Tomorrow". indiatoday.com. 15 December 2012. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ↑ Samsung's think tank head Pranav Mistry keen to work with PM Narendra Modi
- ↑ "about Pranav Mistry". Pranavmistry.com. Retrieved 28 August 2012.