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ImpacTech

ImpacTech

De: Dr. Mary Goldberg Dr. Jon Pearlman Nancy Augustine Dr. Michelle Zorrilla
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IMPACT Center's ImpacTech with Dr. Mary Goldberg. Join us as we delve into the stories of assistive technology researchers and entrepreneurs. What does it take to get an assistive technology to market? What is happening across the country and around the world? Listen to their journeys and hear about some really neat technologies helping to improve people's daily lives.2021 - IMPACT Center - ImpacTech Economía
Episodios
  • Designing Dignity

    Designing Dignity
    Nov 18 2025

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
    Guest(s): Taylor Allen and Sreejith Ravi, REAR LAB at Georgia Tech

    IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
    REAR Lab | Website

    Discussion Topics (time stamp)

    • What sparked the idea 2:05
    • Design challenges 6:06
    • Different features 13:09
    • Future applications and the market 19:58
    • RESNA student design challenge 22:01

    Transcript | Word Doc, PDF
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    31 m
  • Opening Doors to Independence Part 2

    Opening Doors to Independence Part 2
    Sep 30 2025

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
    Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts

    IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
    DOOR-E | Website, Facebook

    Discussion Topics (time stamp)

    • Technical hurdles in developing Door-E 1:13
    • Engineering and manufacturing challenges 4:18
    • Community-building and user feedback 7:34
    • Stories of impact and user needs 14:07
    • Next steps: beta testing, scaling, and distribution 17:02

    Transcript | Word Doc, PDF
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    22 m
  • Opening Doors to Independence

    Opening Doors to Independence
    Sep 10 2025

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
    Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts

    IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
    DOOR-E | Website, Facebook

    Discussion Topics

    • The origin story of DOOR-E, inspired by helping a friend with mobility needs
    • Feedback that shaped product development
    • Community validation and emotional impact of connecting with users
    • How DOOR-E works: portable, affordable, and zero-installation door automation
    • Target users: individuals with mobility challenges, caregivers, and therapists
    • Broader applications beyond accessibility, including everyday convenience

    Transcript | Word Doc, PDF
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    20 m
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