EPISODE · Jun 21, 2024 · 48 MIN
14. Mohanraj Thirumalai: on recreational assistive tech, accessibility of sports and exercise, and industry standard development for AT
from Gears of Progress · host Sasha Portnova
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 Technologies (RERC RecTech). In this episode, he discusses the work being done in the field of recreational assistive technology at the RecTech center. Founded in 2002, it focuses on developing and adapting technologies to increase access to exercise, sports, and recreation for people with disabilities. Examples of projects include the development of a low-cost, portable frame running device and an active video gaming controller that can be used with any game. The center also works on developing industry standards for inclusive fitness centers and other recreational equipment. This episode is powered by: CREATE (the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences) at the University of Washington RESNA (the Rehabilitation Engineering and assistive technology Society of North America) NIDILRR ARRT Training grant 90ARCP0005-01-00 The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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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 Technologies (RERC RecTech). In this episode, he discusses the work being done in the field of recreational assistive technology at the RecTech center. Founded in 2002, it focuses on developing and adapting technologies to increase access to exercise, sports, and recreation for people with disabilities. Examples of projects include the development of a low-cost, portable frame running device and an active video gaming controller that can be used with any game. The center also works on developing industry standards for inclusive fitness centers and other recreational equipment. This episode is powered by: CREATE (the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences) at the University of Washington RESNA (the Rehabilitation Engineering and assistive technology Society of North America) NIDILRR ARRT Training grant 90ARCP0005-01-00 The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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