Scott Barton

Scott Barton is an Associate Professor of Music at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), with affiliate appointments in Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, and Psychology. He leads the Music, Perception and Robotics (MPR) Lab and co-founded Expressive Machines Musical Instruments (EMMI), focusing on robotic musical instrument design and human-robot interaction. His research spans rhythm perception, creativity, and audio production, blending psychology, engineering, and music.

His teaching includes courses on music and mind, musical robotics, digital sound, and algorithmic composition. He actively engages in performances and workshops, such as the 2024 International Computer Music Conference in Seoul and the Algorave event in Worcester.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts. His contributions include over 15 publications in journals like Music Perception and conferences such as NIME. He advises students in interdisciplinary projects at the MPR Lab and collaborates on robotic instrument development.

Labs: Directs the MPR Lab and co-founded EMMI, focusing on innovative musical robotics and human-robot interaction.