Gears of Progress
autor: Sasha Portnova
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22. Martha Hall: on fashion science, wearable technology, and the 5F…
22. Martha Hall: on fashion science, wearable technology, and the 5F…
O tomto podcastu
Podcast about research and innovations in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technologies aimed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
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- 22. Martha Hall: on fashion science, wearable technology, and the 5F framework · 1 h 3 min · Epizoda 22In this episode of "Gears of Progress," we dive into the fascinating world of fashion science with Dr. Martha Hall (website, LinkedIn), a pioneer in integrating fashion design…
- 21. Josh Caputo: on Humotech, robotic emulators, and entrepreneurship · 1 h 12 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 21Josh Caputo(LinkedIn, Google Scholar, personal website) is the founder and CEO of Humotech, a company that specializes in wearable robotic systems for biomechanics research…
- 20. Jae Lee: on augmented reality, human computer interaction, and designing for everyone · 56 min · Epizoda 20In this conversation, Sasha interviews Jay Lee (website, LinkedIn, Google Scholar), an HCI researcher from Makeability Lab at the University of Washington focused on augmented…
- Sp 8. AT Innovation Lab at Blythedale Children's: on innovations in pediatric AT, role of rehabilitation engineers, and gaming as a form of rehabilitaiton · 43 minIn this episode, Sasha speaks with Andres Guerrero, a rehabilitation engineer, and Jean Marie Florkowski, an occupational therapist, about their work at Blythedale Children's…
- Sp 7. ATPs at Blythedale Children's: on pediatric assistive technologies, AAC devices, and role of ATPs at Blythedale · 59 minThis conversation features a group of assistive technology professionals (ATPs) from Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, NY, discussing their roles, experiences, and the…
- 19. Max Ortiz-Catalan: on neuroprosthetics, phantom limb pain, and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine · 1 h 8 min · Epizoda 19Dr. Max Ortiz-Catalan (LinkedIn, Google Scholar, website) shares his journey from electronics engineering to becoming a leading expert in neuroprosthetics. He discusses the…
- Sp 6. Speech Accessibility Project: on speech recognition models, collaboration with tech giants, and the role of SLPs · 43 minIn this conversation, Dr. Mark Hasegawa-Johnson (LinkedIn, Google Scholar), professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, and Clarion Mendes…
- 18. Susannah Engdahl: on upper-limb prosthetics, sonomyography, and health equity · 49 min · Epizoda 18Dr. Susanna Engdahl (Google Scholar, LinkedIn) shares her journey from a physics background to becoming a researcher in upper-limb prosthetics. She emphasizes the importance of…
- 17. Rory Cooper: on rehabilitation engineering, evolution of wheelchair design, and Paralympic sports · 1 h 6 min · Epizoda 17In this conversation, Dr. Rory Cooper (LinkedIn, Google Scholar) shares his journey into rehabilitation engineering, discussing the evolution of wheelchair design, to which he…
- Sp 5. CYBATHLON: on assistive technology competition, importance of user-center design, and its impact across the globe · 44 minIn this conversation, Sasha and Anni Kern, Staff of Community & Outreach at ETH Zurich, discuss the CYBATHLON, an event that promotes the development of assistive technology…
- 16. Drew Redepenning: on adaptive gaming, importance of accessibility features, and the role of assistive tech professionals · 41 min · Epizoda 16Drew Redepenning (University of Pittsburgh profile) is a physical medicine and rehabilitation resident physician, biomedical engineer, and certified assistive technology…
- Sp 4. HuskyADAPT: on toy adaptation, universal design, and importance of student-led organizations · 57 minHuskyADAPT is a student organization at the University of Washington that supports accessible design and inclusive play technology. It started as a toy adaptation club and grew…
- 15. Megan O'Brien: on wearable technology, neuroeconomics of movement, and AI for personalized medicine · 53 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 15In this episode, Dr. Megan O'Brien (LinkedIn, Google Scholar, personal webpage) discusses her journey to becoming an Associate Director at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, her work…
- 14. Mohanraj Thirumalai: on recreational assistive tech, accessibility of sports and exercise, and industry standard development for AT · 49 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 14Dr. Mohanraj Thirumalai (LinkedIn) is an assistant professor at the University of Birmingham, Alabama, and a director of the NIDILRR-funded Rehab Engineering Research Center on…
- Sp 3. Melissa Boswell and Hannah O'Day: on "Biomechanics on Our Minds" podcast and importance of science communication · 51 minIn this episode of Gears of Progress, Drs. Hanna O'Day (Google Scholar, Twitter, LinkedIn) and Melissa Boswell (Google Scholar, Twitter, LinkedIn), former PhD students of Scott…
- 13. Beth Halsne: on patient-centric prosthetic feet prescription, role of prosthetists in research, and engineering innovation in health · 1 h 2 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 13Beth Halsne (website, Google Scholar, LinkedIn) is a certified prosthetist/orthotist and a principal investigator at the Center for Limb Loss and MoBility (CLiMB) at the VA Puget…
- 12. Chu Li: on accessibility of urban design, Project Sidewalk, and global efforts to improve urban access · 54 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 12Chu Li (Twitter, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, personal website) is a PhD student in Makeability Lab at the University of Washington. Her work lies at the intersection of urban…
- 11. Benjamin Conner: on exoskeletons for gait training, translational valley of death, and the value of MD/PhD programs · 1 h 5 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 11Benjamin Conner (Google Scholar, LinkedIn) got an MD/PhD in clinical translational sciences from University of Arizona, shares his journey from studying biology and anthropology…
- Sp 2. Rita Stanley: on policy making, role of reimbursement codes for assistive technologies, and how to make AT more accessible. · 49 minRita Stanely (LinkedIn) is a long-time advocate for making assistive technology more accessible. She has worked in and around the policy-making world for several decades and…
- 10. Ben Schouten: on role of playful interactions in rehabilitation, serious games, and accessibility of gaming environments · 46 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 10Ben Schouten (Google Scholar, personal webpage) is a proffessor of Playful Interactions in Smart Environments at Eindhoven University of Technology and a lector of Play & Civic…
