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22. Martha Hall: on fashion science, wearable technology, and the 5F framework
In 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 with health sciences…
S1E21 21. Josh Caputo: on Humotech, robotic emulators, and entrepreneurship
Josh Caputo(LinkedIn, Google Scholar, personal website) is the founder and CEO of Humotech, a company that specializes in wearable robotic systems for biomechanics research, rehabilitation, and…
20. Jae Lee: on augmented reality, human computer interaction, and designing for everyone
In this conversation, Sasha interviews Jay Lee (website, LinkedIn, Google Scholar), an HCI researcher from Makeability Lab at the University of Washington focused on augmented reality and…
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
In this episode, Sasha speaks with Andres Guerrero, a rehabilitation engineer, and Jean Marie Florkowski, an occupational therapist, about their work at Blythedale Children's Hospital. They discuss…
Sp 7. ATPs at Blythedale Children's: on pediatric assistive technologies, AAC devices, and role of ATPs at Blythedale
This conversation features a group of assistive technology professionals (ATPs) from Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, NY, discussing their roles, experiences, and the evolution of…
19. Max Ortiz-Catalan: on neuroprosthetics, phantom limb pain, and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Dr. Max Ortiz-Catalan (LinkedIn, Google Scholar, website) shares his journey from electronics engineering to becoming a leading expert in neuroprosthetics. He discusses the challenges of medical…
Sp 6. Speech Accessibility Project: on speech recognition models, collaboration with tech giants, and the role of SLPs
In this conversation, Dr. Mark Hasegawa-Johnson (LinkedIn, Google Scholar), professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, and Clarion Mendes (LinkedIn), a professor…
18. Susannah Engdahl: on upper-limb prosthetics, sonomyography, and health equity
Dr. 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 user perspectives in…
17. Rory Cooper: on rehabilitation engineering, evolution of wheelchair design, and Paralympic sports
In this conversation, Dr. Rory Cooper (LinkedIn, Google Scholar) shares his journey into rehabilitation engineering, discussing the evolution of wheelchair design, to which he contributed a…
Sp 5. CYBATHLON: on assistive technology competition, importance of user-center design, and its impact across the globe
In 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 through friendly…
16. Drew Redepenning: on adaptive gaming, importance of accessibility features, and the role of assistive tech professionals
Drew Redepenning (University of Pittsburgh profile) is a physical medicine and rehabilitation resident physician, biomedical engineer, and certified assistive technology specialist, with a passion…
Sp 4. HuskyADAPT: on toy adaptation, universal design, and importance of student-led organizations
HuskyADAPT 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 into a larger…
S1E15 15. Megan O'Brien: on wearable technology, neuroeconomics of movement, and AI for personalized medicine
In 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 in wearable…
S1E14 14. Mohanraj Thirumalai: on recreational assistive tech, accessibility of sports and exercise, and industry standard development for AT
Dr. 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 Recreational…
Sp 3. Melissa Boswell and Hannah O'Day: on "Biomechanics on Our Minds" podcast and importance of science communication
In 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 Delp at Stanford…
S1E13 13. Beth Halsne: on patient-centric prosthetic feet prescription, role of prosthetists in research, and engineering innovation in health
Beth 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 Sound in Seattle, WA…
S1E12 12. Chu Li: on accessibility of urban design, Project Sidewalk, and global efforts to improve urban access
Chu 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 science and accessibility.…
S1E11 11. Benjamin Conner: on exoskeletons for gait training, translational valley of death, and the value of MD/PhD programs
Benjamin Conner (Google Scholar, LinkedIn) got an MD/PhD in clinical translational sciences from University of Arizona, shares his journey from studying biology and anthropology to biomechanics and…
Sp 2. Rita Stanley: on policy making, role of reimbursement codes for assistive technologies, and how to make AT more accessible.
Rita 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 dedicated her life…
S1E10 10. Ben Schouten: on role of playful interactions in rehabilitation, serious games, and accessibility of gaming environments
Ben 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 Media Research at…
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