Maia Hirsch is a mechanical engineering student, creative designer. She is an undergraduate senior at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and an exchange student at Cornell University, where she conducts research at the Human Augmentation Physical Perceptual Interactions (HAPPI) Lab. Trained as an engineer, she explores how emerging technologies and engineering design can push the boundaries of fashion and self-expression, transforming garments into functional, interactive art.

Her goal is to redefine clothing as more than a necessity—creating pieces that connect us to others, respond to our environment, and assist in daily tasks. Her work addresses haptics, robotics, and social interaction. She specializes in robotics, additive manufacturing, human-robot interaction, and human-centered design.

Maia has received the Engineering Learning Initiative award at Cornell University and has been a two-time recipient of the \Art grant for ‘projects that are nonlinear, unconventional, unexpected, adventurous, intense, surprising, questionable, and primed for engagement with new technologies’

Hirsch’s ambition is to create a future where fashion and technology can merge, enhancing our lives and inspiring innovation across disciplines. She aspires to launch her own company to develop functional, assistive wearable technologies that combine engineering precision with artistic creativity.