Perspectives in Assistive
Technology
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Designed for ME, PD, BME, CS, EE,
and HumBio students
Explore the broad spectrum of issues
surrounding the design,
development, and use of technology that benefits
people with disabilities
- Objectives:
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- Learn how technology
helps people with disabilities
- Interact with users
of assistive technology, coaches, and project partners
- Engage in a
team-based design experience that includes need finding, brainstorming,
iterative design, fabrication, and user testing
- Use engineering and
design skills to assist individuals with disabilities in the local community
increase their independence and improve their quality of life
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- Themes:
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- Disability and
Rehabilitation
- Research and
Development
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- Personal
Perspectives
- Team-based
Design
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- Lectures:
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- Designing for Developing
Countries
- Assistive Technology
Overview
- Brainstorming
Techniques
- Communication
Aids
- Virtual
Reality
- Robotics
Research
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- Artificial
Limbs
- Adapted
Vehicles
- Designing Beyond the
Norm
- Universal Design
Techniques
- Web
Accessibility
- Insight into the Design
Process
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- Tours:
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- VA Spinal Cord Injury
Service
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- Projects:
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- Diagnostic Vision Test
Device
- Robotics & Prosthetics
Applications
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- Mobility
Projects
- Aids for Seniors and
Veterans
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- Tasks:
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- Pursue a team-based
project
- Mid-term presentation and
report
- Final presentation and
report
- Personal reflection &
Course evaluation
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- Work with technology
users
- Collaborate with project
partner
- Meet with team
coach
- In-class
discussions
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- No:
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- No problem sets, quizzes,
or exams
- No out-of-pocket project
expenses
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- No required books or
readings
- No boring
lectures
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- Flexibility:
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- Continue project in ME113
/ CS194
- Continue project as
independent study
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- Lecture-only
option
- Open to all
disciplines
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- Rewards:
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- Apply engineering
expertise to help others
- Sharpen communication
abilities
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- Develop team working
skills
- End of term
celebration
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- Info:
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