Leigh Christie is a NYC-based research engineer and entrepreneur. At the Isobar NowLab, Leigh directs research initiatives focused around virtual reality, machine learning, wearable power, internet-of-things and consumer electronics. In addition to years of self-funded entrepreneurship and hacking, Leigh honed his skills and gained critical artistic insights through his completion of a Masters Degree in the ACT program (Art, Culture and Technology). Prior to MIT, Leigh gained his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia.  Post undergrad, Leigh went on to design battery packs and EV components for several automotive clients. In addition to his extensive engineering design background, Leigh is best known for co-creating the Mondo Spider, a pure-electric 1,500 lb walking vehicle. This project led Leigh to co-found the eatART Laboratory in Vancouver, BC. Leigh holds three patents in energy, robotics and transportation (including a folding electric skateboard). Leigh is founder of MistyWest, a Vancouver-based engineering and product design company.