Most of us are accustomed to calling on virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri when we need help. Now imagine an AI assistant that starts conversations in anticipation of your needs. ElliQ is “the very first proactive, empathetic robotic companion.” Although she was designed with seniors in mind, she is also beneficial for people with […]
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ATU658 – Replay – Pitt University – Healthy Home Lab – Paulina Villacreces, MS and Dr. John Pearlman
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Paulina Villacreces MS – Assistant Professor Rehab Science and Technology Department at the University of Pittsburg and […]
Monday Tech Tip: Walabot HOME Fall Detector
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, shows us the Walabot HOME fall detector, which will detect if someone falls and notifies their emergency contact through a two-way voice call . Check it out here: Click here for more information about the Walabot.
AM429 Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! The Instant Pot was originally introduced in 2010. It became super popular in recent years for […]
Table-Mate TV Tray – Wheelchair-accessible TV tray
Finding an accessible TV tray can be challenging; traditional foldable TV trays often don’t work with a majority of wheelchairs due to their awkward crossbars. If you’re looking for a wheelchair-accessible TV tray, check out the Table-Mate V TV Tray. Table-Mate is a company with over 25 years of “trust and innovation.” The inventor behind […]
AM403 – GrandPad Tablet
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! This pandemic has left many feeling socially disconnected from their friends and family. Technology has made […]