Winter Quarter 2014

ENGR110/210
 Perspectives in Assistive Technology 

David L. Jaffe, MS and Professor Drew Nelson
Tuesdays & Thursdays   4:15pm - 5:30pm
Thornton Center - Classroom 110

home icon

Previous Years' Projects


In the past several years, many student team and individual projects involving assistive technology have been undertaken. Previous years' projects were:

2013 Designing a Socio-Development Game for Students with Autism
Monkey Bar Prosthetic Project
Designing Button Dressing Aids for Persons with Unilateral Trans-radial Amputations or Recovering from Stroke
Flat House Project
ReAwaken - Neurosky Project
Inhaler Appearance Project
Wheelchair Wheel Washer
Sock Donning Aid
Adaptive Driving Technology for Veterans with Disabilities and the Department of Veteran Affairs
Customize the Wheelchair - The Personal Buddy
WheelAid Customizable Wheelchair Design

2012 Accessible Restaurant Menu Project
Social Skills for Elementary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Customize the Wheelchair Project
Educational Activities for Children with Disabilities
Piano Pedal Project
Friendly Cane Project
Low Cost Transfer Device
Wheelchair Brake
Proximity Alert
Exoskeleton Research
Reconsidering the Aesthetics of Emergency Call Devices

2011 No-Fall Cane Project
Exercise Machine
ROTA Hybrid Drive Project
RAFT Project

2010 Recharging Vest for Users of Implanted Deep Brain Stimulators
Standing and Walking Aid for Improved Balance and Stability

2009 iPhone Dialer for Individuals with Visual Impairments
Handi-Cart for Wheelchair Shoppers
Sonification of Movement for Individuals with Movement Restricting Disabilities
Opening Doors for Wheelchair Users

2008 Device to Press Elevator Buttons for Wheelchair Users
Liquid Metal Cane for Individuals who are Blind
Mobility Motivation Device for Children with Cerebral Palsy

2007 Accessible Fishing Pole
Aid for Donning an Artificial Leg
Device to Facilitate Moving Elderly People around Their Home
Rain Protector for Wheelchair Users

2006 Affordable Electric Page Turner for Individuals with ALS
Standing Aid for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Wheelchair Lift

Updated 08/01/2013

Back to Homepage

back to homepage