Future Human

How optical innovation is transforming the cloud

Intelligent intent-based networking (I2BN) envisions a future where technology will have to adapt to us, seamlessly and intuitively.

Sean Kennedy discusses how to innovate in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Werner Coomans, Nokia Bell Labs researcher, explains the state-of-the-art in wired broadband.

Brain-machine interface research, presented by Miguel Nicolelis, may eventually allow the paralyzed to walk.

Mind-controlled exoskeleton allows a paraplegic to kick a soccer ball at the 2014 World Cup.

What is MIMO, and how will it improve 5G communications?

Advanced technology is helping Alex Thomson race in the most grueling sporting event of the modern age.

So skilled is Harry Yeff - better known as champion beatboxer Reeps One - at his craft that he’s prompted one neuroscientist to note: “[he] can make at least three sounds simultaneously [with his mouth] -- and theoretically you're not supposed to be able to do that.” Having been the subject of scientific studies since 2012, Reeps One continues to hone his craft and explore the outer limits of what is possible with the human voice. Now, as a Bell Labs Artist In Residence and collaborator, he’s training a sophisticated deep learning artificial intelligence system to beatbox – setting the scene for a most unusual duet. We get the full, behind the scenes scoop in our latest episode. To learn more about Reeps One and this groundbreaking journey, check out the recently released, six-part web documentary entitled “We Speak Music.” Future Human is a presentation of Nokia Bell Labs, produced by Audiation.fm.

Presented in its entirety, here is the Shannon Luminary Lecture from Alex “Sandy” Pentland, a data scientist and serial entrepreneur who directs the Connection Science and Human Dynamics labs at MIT. If you haven’t already, please check out Episode 16 to get some behind the scenes insight and commentary from Pentland. Future Human is a presentation of Nokia Bell Labs, produced by Audiation.fm.