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Assistive
Technology Laboratory at Stanford |
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Technology
and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the
local community |
February 17, 2017 |
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the
Stanford course, Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
This issue invites you
to attend the next class session.
Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter
Quarter Stanford course - now starting its eleventh year - that explores
the design, development, and use of assistive technology that benefits people
with disabilities and older adults. It consists of semi-weekly classroom
discussions; lectures by notable professionals, clinicians, and
assistive technology users; tours of local medical, clinical, and
engineering facilities; student project presentations and demonstrations; an
assistive technology faire; and a film screening. |
Next class
session - Thursday, February 23rd at 4:30pm:
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The Design and Control of
Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation Katherine
Strausser, PhD Ekso Bionics - Senior
Controls Engineer |
Abstract: "Robots once were a dream of the
future, but they now creep into all aspects of our lives, whether it be
vacuuming our house or exploring distant planets. Rehabilitation and mobility
are no different. Exoskeletons can provide the motion and support that a user
cannot, supplementing or replacing their muscles to enable natural motion.
These devices can be used for mobility or for rehabilitation, but both uses
come with challenges. I will discuss the design and control of robotic
exoskeletons and the challenges faced when designing these devices."
Biosketch: Katherine Strausser holds a
Bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master's and PhD from
the University of California, Berkeley. She was one of three primary inventors
of Ekso 1, an electro-mechanical lower extremity exoskeleton and is currently a
senior controls engineer at Ekso Bionics working on control algorithms and
software for various research efforts focusing on the Human Machine
Interface.
Attend a lecture -
Guest lectures will be held on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:50pm and are open to
the greater Stanford community. You are most welcome to sit in on any class
sessions that interest you. You need not be a Stanford student and there is no
required signup, enrollment, or charge. The class will meet in a large, tiered,
accessible classroom on campus in the Thornton Center, adjacent to the Terman
Fountain and near the Roble Gym, the same venue as last year. Here are the
parking options, maps, and directions to
the classroom. |
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Did you miss a lecture? - Course
lectures are posted on YouTube. To find the links, browse to the
Lecture Schedule webpage, scroll down and click
on the lecture of interest. Near the bottom of the page you will see the
Lecture Material section which has links to the slides, photos, weblinks, and
lecture video. |
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Solicitation for Mobility Projects for Older
Adults
A
capstone course is the academically integrative experience of an
undergraduate educational program that gives students an opportunity to
demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained during their time in
college. This experience helps prepare them for their engineering
careers.
ME113
- Mechanical Engineering Design - is a capstone course for seniors in
Mechanical Engineering at Stanford. In this course, students pursue on
"real-world" engineering problems offered by a company or other organization
(project partner).
Starting from a description of project goals provided by the project
partner, a student team of four seniors will develop a design concept and
explore its practical feasibility by fabricating and testing a series of
increasingly refined working models. Each project will supervised by a faculty
member using information and advice supplied by the project partner.
The
course will be conducted in the 10-week Spring Quarter from April through
mid-June.
One of
the themes this academic year is Mobility for Older Adults with a focus
on automobiles and driving.
At
this time, the course is soliciting problems or challenges that could be
addressed by a team of students.
The
best suggestions will be those that represent real problems experienced by an
individual with a disability or older adult in the local community that affects
their ability to drive or otherwise access transportation. Other suggestions
that broadly affect one's ability to walk or move are also welcome.
Please
email me your suggestions describing the problem and important features of what
a solution should do, but not how to achieve them. Thank you for your
consideration. |
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Upcoming Local
Events
What is the Cool Product Expo (CPX)?
CPX is a one-day exhibition of cutting-edge
products organized by the Product Design and Manufacturing Club at Stanford's
Graduate School of Business. Every year exhibitors come to Stanford University
to demonstrate ground-breaking hardware, software, consumer tech, wearables,
thinkables, driveables - anything and everything one can imagine.
For
potential exhibitors: CPX is a unique opportunity for companies and
startups with cool products to interact with Stanford students and the
surrounding community of alumni, press, and investors. People you meet at this
event could end up being your teammates, customers, partners, or investors.
Here's the CPX website and a
video of CPX 2013 (3:16) to give you
an idea of what the event is like. If you are interested in applying to be an
exhibitor, please fill out this
online form. Exhibit space
is limited. If you have any questions, get in touch with
Carlotta Mathieu, VP of CPX
Exhibitor Coordination.
For
potential attendees: This event is free and open to the public. No advance
registration is required.
- When:
Wednesday, April 19th, Noon to 6pm
- Where:
Knight
Management Center
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8th Annual Adaptive Arts Film Festival
This
event features local and international films by, for, and about individuals of
all abilities and is sponsored by the
College of Adaptive Arts Film
Festival as a part of its 9th Annual Celebration - Differing
Abilities.
The
Festival is scheduled for Sunday, April 23rd from 2 to 5pm at the
Bluelight Cinemas 5 Cupertino
Oaks, 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino with a Meet-and-Greet
following the event at the nearby Hobee's Restaurant. |
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Support the course - Funding in
any amount for the course and student projects is always welcomed. Monetary
gifts support approved project expenses, administrative costs, honoraria for
guest lecturers, and the end-of-term celebration. Refer to the
Team Project Support webpage for more
information.
Email questions, comments, or
suggestions - If you have general questions, comments, or
suggestions about the course, email
David L. Jaffe, MS, the instructor. Thank you again for your interest in
the course.
Dave
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Dave. |
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