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Rehabilitation Technology Research on Display for Congressional Visit

In June, Pitt hosted U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio for a tour of the UPMC Vision Institute to see demonstrations of a wide range of ongoing physical rehabilitation research projects that have the potential of assisting United States veterans.

Rory Cooper spoke at the UN about AI-powered assistive technology

The University of Pittsburgh’s Rory Cooper spoke at the United Nations as part of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 9.

Pennsylvania Governor Pushes for Investment in Region’s Transportation Innovation

National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

Inventors change the world

President Biden Honors National Academy of Sciences Members

Veterans with Mobility Disabilities Find Purpose in Pittsburgh’s Tech Sector

Forging a New Future Through Participatory Action Design and Engineering

Folding a More Affordable Wheelchair

HERL celebrates 30 years of helping those with disabilities, mobility challenges

The University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is celebrating 30 years of developing assistive technologies—especially for veterans and those with mobility impairments—through innovations like the MeBot self-leveling wheelchair, smart-kitchens, and robotics, while…

National Academy of Engineering Elects 114 Members and 21 International Members

Dr. Rory Cooper is elected into the National Academy of Engineering. Individuals in the newly elected class will be formally inducted during the NAE's annual meeting on Sept. 29, 2024.

International Seating Symposium: Virtual Professional Summit

Sivashankar Sivakanthan, Ph.D., led a panel titled: “Updates, Advocacy, and Resources: What the Seating Team Needs to Know About Air Travel.”

Advances in Wheelchair Designs

How a transportation accident improved the lives of countless veteranss

Overcoming Transportation Barriers for People with Disabilities