Assistive Technology @ Michigan Tech

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology encompasses a wide range of devices and research. Assistive Technology is any technology that aids a person in performing a task that he or she was unable to do previously. There are many examples in our daily lives such as books on tape, canes, wheelchairs or magnifying glasses. The technology may be very simple or extremely complex.

In the pages below, our projects at Michigan Tech are described. Click on the photo of the device for more information. Projects are arranged in reverse chronological order. These projects are supported primarily through a grant from the National Science Foundation, and Research Experience for Undergraduates supplements. Debra Charlesworth, John Beard and David Nelson served as co-PIs on the grant. All of the devices created nationally can be found here. Where available, links have been provided for the Michigan Tech chapters.

2004
Click for more information on the reading deviceexercise device Click for information on the basketball assist device Click for information on the ball thrower Click for information on the summer activities
Reading Device Cause & Effect Learning System Automated Ball Thrower REU Activities
2003 - NSF Report
Click for more information on the upper arm exercise device Click for information on the basketball assist device Click for information on the motivational biker Click for information on the Water Play table
Upper Arm Exercise Basketball Assist Motivational Biking Water Play
2002 - NSF Report
Click for more information on the Interactive Aquarium Click for information on the wheelchair ramp Click for information on the standing walker Click for information on the Sensory Room
Interactive Aquarium Wheelchair Ramp One Armed Standing Walker Sensory Room
Click for information on the activity frame Click for information on the flying balloons
Mounting Device Kayak Paddle
2001
  Thoracic pressure chair Mulholland modifications Click for information on the independent running system
  Thoracic Pressure Chair Mulholland Modifications Independent Running System
  Click for information on the activity frame Click for information on the flying balloons  
  Activity Frame Flying Balloons  
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0079969 and/or a Research Experience for Undergraduate supplement. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
  Last reviewed on 06/14/2007
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