Students Lead The Way For New Assistive Tech

A group of CU Engineering students in a 2011 Spring Semester class taught by Associate Professor Melinda Piket-May are working on projects to design simple adaptive technologies that aid increased independence for some of the folks Imagine! serves, including some residents of our SmartHomes. Below are some videos of the students demonstrating their projects. The videos are short and well worth your time – this is some amazing stuff.

Students demonstrating a Wii Fit board adaptation for wheelchairs:



Students demonstrating a wireless infrared mouse:



Students demonstrating an adaptive stroller:



Students demonstrating a laundry cart wheelchair attachment:



Students demonstrating a computer communication wrist band for those with limited mobility in their hands and arms:



Students demonstrating a magnetic tray:



Thanks to all of the students for their hard work and willingness to make a difference in the lives of those with disabilities. Special thanks to Professor Piket-May for inspiring her students!

Read more and see a video about last year’s projects here.