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1Sept 2007
Making a DifferenceAssistive Technology:
Technical Solutions for the Disabled
Alan Rux
Senait Haileselassie
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2Sept 2007
Question ?
What do you do ?Answer
I’m a Engineer !
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3Sept 2007
Question ?
What does that mean ?Answer
As a Engineer
I design solutions
to problems and needs that people all over the world have.
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4Sept 2007
Is this right on?
Do Engineers through design solve
problems and improve the quality
of life for people around the
world.
Discussion: agree or disagree ???
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5Sept 2007
Well, if so
Let me introduce you to a few
special folks who have some
needs and problems that you as an
Engineer can design solutions for
that will make a difference .
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6Sept 2007
Kevin has Cerebral Palsy with no hand or foot
control, limited voice. Would like to control
selections of music and get on the internet with
email.
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7Sept 2007
Derek, intelligent young 12 year old unable to control
his movements, is non-verbal, his father said he’s
trapped inside his body
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8Sept 2007
Anna, 4 year old
with spinal core
injury from auto
accident
Quadriplegic with
no movement
below the neck,
verbal, wants to
control a computer
when attending
school
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9Sept 2007
Fred, 55 years old person with ALS, on a mechanical respirator
,has slight muscle control, Speaks softly, Created his own
“World Art for ALS Awareness” would like to get control back
into his life.
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10Sept 2007
Ethel has Cerebral Palsy with no hand
control, limited voice (non-verbal). Would like
to control a computer and earn her GED
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11Sept 2007
Just a few examples of
problems that people
have and require
engineering design to
meet their needs.
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12Sept 2007
YOUAs a Engineer hold the
KEYthrough
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13Sept 2007
Better Design
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14Sept 2007
Modification of Present Design
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15Sept 2007
New Innovation
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16Sept 2007
Independent Stair Climbing
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17Sept 2007
Head Control of Wheelchair
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18Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology, sometimes
known as Adaptive Technology,
includes devices or equipment
used to maintain, increase or
improve the abilities of
individuals with disabilities
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19Sept 2007
Assistive technology is NOT only computer
programs or electronic devices. Since many
people think of computers when thinking of
technology, this is a common mistake.
Assistive technology doesn’t have to be high-
tech, but it should serve the purpose of
“assistance” and can include anything from a
stick one uses to reach for something to a
walker or a wheelchair, or more complex items
such as environmental controls or adapted
vehicles.
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20Sept 2007
Are YOU
UP to the
Challenge ?
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21Sept 2007
The Assistive Technology Program (ATP)
Assistive Technology is the application of
engineering and science to build solutions to
help physically and mentally disabled
individuals in their daily life
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22Sept 2007
• Every Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering senior does an AT project
• A unique program – one of the few in the country
– ECE undergrad program for 15 years
– Nationally recognized –senior projects published in NSF report
• Program supports over 20 local agencies
• Funded by the Zuckerberg trust fund, NSF
• Seniors gain design experience
– Work within cost and time constraints
– Responsibility for a deliverable to a client
• Service to an underserved community of mentally and physically disabled clients
• Students become more socially aware
The Assistive Technology Program (ATP)
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23Sept 2007
Assistive Technology Program
ATP offers opportunities for interdisciplinary projects
Motorized Trike
Page turner Portable Wheelchair
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24Sept 2007
Some Assistive Technology Tools
• Voice recognition
• Chip accelerometers (senses motion)
• Touch screens
• Environmental Controls
• Biological sensors – like the “Mind Mouse”
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25Sept 2007
How Fortunate I am.
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26Sept 2007
Special Need Education.
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27Sept 2007
Teaching Clock
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28Sept 2007
Teaching Clock w/ Voice
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29Sept 2007
Employment opportunity
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30Sept 2007
Special Need Education
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31Sept 2007
Creating Independence
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32Sept 2007
A Page Turner
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33Sept 2007
Employment Opportunity
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34Sept 2007
Life altering Event
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35Sept 2007
Restoring Independence
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36Sept 2007
Voice Activated Telephone
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37Sept 2007
Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans
Hospital, Bedford MA.
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38Sept 2007
Snoezelen Experience
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39Sept 2007
LEARNING MUSICAL DEVICE
“Fun Box”
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40Sept 2007
Smart
Shoes
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41Sept 2007
Are You
ready to be the
Engineer
Who will be part of the next
solution ?
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42Sept 2007
Theodore Seuss Geisel: Author
• In late 1990, Ted's biographers asked if, after all that he had said in his books, there was anything left unsaid. Several days later, Ted handed them a sheet of paper on which he had written:
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• Whenever things go a bit sour in a job I'm doing, I always tell myself, "You can do better than this.
• "The best slogan I can think of to leave with the kids of the U.S.A. would be:
• 'We can…and we've got to...do better than this.'"
Sept 2007
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• With all his words and pleas for
sanity, his opposition to the arms
race, illiteracy, prejudice,
pollution and greed,
• Ted was speaking to
everyone, not just
children.Sept 2007
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45Sept 2007
How
Do I
start ?
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46Sept 2007
At U-Mass Lowell for present students
• College of Engineering SLICE
(service learning in college of engineering)
• Capstone Design Projects
• Volunteer (ECE Dept. Assistive Technology
Program has more requests than students in
their senior year)
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47Sept 2007
• Every Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering senior does an AT project
• A unique program – one of the few in the country
– ECE undergrad program for 21 years
– Nationally recognized –senior projects published in NSF report, RESNA
• Program supports over 30 local agencies
• Funded by the Zuckerberg trust fund & NSF
• Seniors gain design experience
– Work within cost and time constraints
– Responsibility for a deliverable to a client
• Students become more socially aware
The Assistive Technology Program (ATP)
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48Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
Program
Students Appling their Engineering Skills and the newest advances in technology to design devices that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
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49Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
Program
With complex projects students team together and assign tasks that fit their direction of studies
Software
&
Hardware
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50Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
Program
Our student’s custom
designed devices give
hope to a person that
needs that special
electronic device that
is not on the market
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51Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
Program
In the Capstone Design
Program the student must
meet and interface with
their client to be sure that
the device that they
design will meet their
needs.
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52Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
Program
Students present the
new Devices and
technology at many
conferences and in
published papers
RESNA
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53Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
Program
Many students
become friends with
their clients and stay
in contact with them
long after the project
is completed and
after graduation.
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54Sept 2007
(Project Example)
PALS CC
(Person with ALS Control Center)
By: Kiersten
October 2, 2007
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55Sept 2007
Client
• 55 years old
• Created his own “World
Art for ALS
Awareness”
• Mechanical respirator
• Slight muscle control
• Speaks softly
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56Sept 2007
Unable to Call the Nurses Station
• Unable to press the
traditional “call button”
• Currently has a failed
speaker system
– Static
– Doesn’t recognize his
voice
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57Sept 2007
Client and Kiersten
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58Sept 2007
Assistive Technology
…become an engineer
and learn how to design
technology to help
people
Prof. Alan Rux, UMass Lowell
Ms. Senait Haileselassie, UMass Lowell
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59Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
The Engineering Design Process…
…can be used to
solve ANY type of
problem
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60Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
1. Identify need
or problem
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61Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
• List design requirements & constraints
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62Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
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63Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
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64Sept 2007
Sample Decision Matrix
Design Criteria Arm Speakerphone Headset
Safety - easy access 5 5 5
Safety - wires don't get tangled 5 5 5
Reliability - client can use every
time 4 5 4
Reliability - length without charging
phone 3 4 3
Reliability - strength of materials 5 5 4
Economical - costs under $150 5 1 1
Ease of use 4 5 3
Easy to make 3 1 5
Difficulty of maintaining (charging) 4 2 4
Difficulty obtaining materials 4 1 5
Totals 42 34 39
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65Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
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66Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
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67Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
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68Sept 2007
1. Identify need
or problem
2. Research
need
3. Develop pos-
sible solutions
4. Select best
solution
5. Construct
a prototype
6. Test &
Evaluate
7. Present
solution
8. Redesign
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69Sept 2007
SMART
HOMEControl & Automation
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70Sept 2007
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71Sept 2007
Internet connection
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72Sept 2007
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73Sept 2007
Finger print door lock
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74Sept 2007
Auto Light Switch
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75Sept 2007
Lawn mower robot
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76Sept 2007
Remote control
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77Sept 2007
Mind Mouse
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78Sept 2007
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79Sept 2007
Adaptive
Architecture
Accessible to all who live there
or who come to visit no matter
what their age or ability
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80Sept 2007
Home
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81Sept 2007
Wheelchair
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82Sept 2007
Disability
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83Sept 2007
ACCESSIBILITY
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84Sept 2007
Accessible Home Modification
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85Sept 2007
RAMP ANGLES
• Level – Ideal
• <1:20 – Accessible pathway
• Max 1:10 – Assistance required
• >1:10 - Hazard
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86Sept 2007
Accessible Home Modification
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87Sept 2007
Creating Accessible Homes
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88Sept 2007
Accessible Homes
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89Sept 2007
Entrance
usable
without
steps
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90Sept 2007
Compare Homes !
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91Sept 2007
Normal Kitchen
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92Sept 2007
Person
in powered
chair
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93Sept 2007
Problems – accessibility
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94Sept 2007
Design for accessibility
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95Sept 2007
Seated person able to reach
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96Sept 2007
Normal cook stove
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97Sept 2007
Solution
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98Sept 2007
examples
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99Sept 2007
Washing combo
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100Sept 2007
solutions
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101Sept 2007
Universal design features
• Removing barriers• More comfort in our homes
• More automation
• Adapt to changing needs
• Easier and safer ways to carry out your daily
activities
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102Sept 2007
Door Knob
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103Sept 2007
Improvement on knob Design
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104Sept 2007
Better Design
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105Sept 2007
Best Design
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106Sept 2007
Lever Door Handle
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107Sept 2007
Barrier Free
Design
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108Sept 2007
Barrier-free design strives to make
the built environment accessible to
and useable by all persons.
It promotes integration and independence through
design that is safe, functional and dignified for
everyone.
Because barrier-free design is fundamentally good
design, it is aesthetically pleasing.
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109Sept 2007
Questions ?
Discussion:
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110Sept 2007
Assistive Technology Program
For more information about this program
check out our website
http:// atp.uml.edu
or contact the
Assistive Technology Program
U-Mass, Lowell ( 978 ) 934-3330
934-3342