• Presenting a smart compression sleeve that uses soft sensors to continuously monitor its pressure and how often it’s being worn
Joseph DelPreto in the air striding between two trees
Photo credit: Peter DiTore

I’m currently a Postdoc working on wearables devices, machine learning, and robotics at MIT with Daniela Rus in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL). My research explores smart clothing and deployable devices that enable personalized medical monitoring, scientific exploration, more dexterous robot assistants, and improved human-machine interactions.

My PhD at MIT focused on using muscle signals, brain signals, and motion signals to teach, collaborate with, and supervise robot assistants. I also pursued a minor in Finance and Business. Previously, I received a Bachelor of Science from Columbia University in Electrical Engineering with minors in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology.

When I’m not working on research, I also enjoy tinkering and pursuing personal projects.  Some of my favorites include automated musical light shows, home automation, packing over-the-top automated Christmas decorations into my dorm rooms, and a proof-of-concept amphibious bike. I’ve also had the good fortune to be part of the fantastic graduate community in my dorm, Sidney Pacific, where I’ve served in a variety of capacities and also developed a comprehensive financial system for budgeting and purchasing.

Hobbies include photography, foosball, piano/saxophone, Seinfeld, exercising, and trying new sports from scuba diving to parkour. I’m also a certified MIT pirate! (In recognition of pursuing archery, sailing, fencing, and pistol.)


You can also find me on: LinkedIn | MIT CSAIL