EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 26 MIN
From Muscular Dystrophy to Robotics Founder: Building the Future of Assistive Technology
from We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled Communities · host Mike Bolland
What if the future of assistive technology is being built by the very people who need it most?In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland sits down with Owen, an entrepreneur living with muscular dystrophy who turned his lived experience into innovation. After struggling with limited rehabilitation tools, Owen co-founded a company developing a simple, home-based exoskeleton to make therapy more accessible.They discuss universal design, customer discovery, and the challenges of building technology for underserved markets. Owen also shares insights into robotic wheelchairs, AI-powered mobility solutions, and a new partnership to advance independence for users.A powerful conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, and designing technology that truly changes lives.Learn Morehttps://assistivetech.dev/Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest? Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/
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What if the future of assistive technology is being built by the very people who need it most? In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland sits down with Owen, an entrepreneur living with muscular dystrophy who turned his lived experience into innovation. After struggling with limited rehabilitation tools, Owen co-founded a company developing a simple, home-based exoskeleton to make therapy more accessible. They discuss universal design, customer discovery, and the challenges of buildi...
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