Beckmann Institute

The Beckman Institute is a research center at the University of Illinois that focuses on understanding how humans perceive and interact with the world through their senses, especially vision and hearing. It combines science, engineering, and computer technology to develop new ways to improve human health, communication, and perception. Researchers at the institute work on projects like visual displays, audio processing, and assistive devices, aiming to create innovations that enhance everyday life and advance scientific understanding of sensory and cognitive functions.