Meghan Athavale | |
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Born | Meghan Athavale |
Nationality | Canadian |
Other names | Meg Rabbit |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur and toy designer |
Years active | 2009 - Current |
Known for | Interactive toy design; video mapping and projection; |
Website | megrabbit.com |
Meghan Athavale, frequently known as Meg Rabbit, is an entrepreneur and artist known for her work with interactive toy design,[1] video mapping and projections, and folk music. She is the co-founder and CEO of Po-motion,[2] a maker of software for interactive projection installations, and the co-founder of Lumo Play,[3][4][5] a toy that creates projected interactive environments for children which was developed as part of the Highway1[6] startup accelerator.
Athavale is the co-author of eight patents and patents pending in the field of mobile projection, augmented reality, and interactivity.[7] These patents include:[8]
A self-taught musician, Athavale has recorded one album[9] and toured throughout North America. She has represented Canadian technologists at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit and the SXSW festival. [10] She has also created a number of interactive installations in museums[11] and public spaces,[12] and regularly performs video mapping and animation for public events and musical acts.[13]
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