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ImpacTech

ImpacTech

By: 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 Economics
Episodes
  • Precision in Motion Part 2

    Precision in Motion Part 2
    Aug 19 2025

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
    Guest(s): Student Design Team - HAT, University of Washington: Yuka Fan, Emily Boeschoten, Adria Gonzalez, Sasha Portnova

    IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
    HAT Team Information | Video, Website, Publication

    Discussion Topics

    • RESNA Student Design Challenge Experience
    • Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Real-World Use
    • Next Steps for the Hand Assessment Tool (HAT)
    • Advice for Other Student Innovators
    • Vision for Real-World Impact
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    16 mins
  • Precision in Motion

    Precision in Motion
    Jul 29 2025

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh
    Guest(s): Student Design Team - HAT, University of Washington: Yuka Fan, Emily Boeschoten, Adria Gonzalez, Sasha Portnova

    IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
    HAT Team Information | Video, Website, Publication

    Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

    Discussion Topics

    • Intro & Episode Overview
    • Team Formation and Backgrounds
    • Clinical Motivation Behind HAT
    • How HAT Works
    • Tech Design Choices (Leap vs Webcam)
    • Reliability Testing Insights
    • Inclusivity and Accessibility in Design
    • OT Perspective on Disability Representation
    • Closing & Teaser for Part 2
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    25 mins
  • Exploring the Future of Blindness Tech: Insights from Brandon Biggs and John McInerney (Part 2)

    Exploring the Future of Blindness Tech: Insights from Brandon Biggs and John McInerney (Part 2)
    Apr 4 2025

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Josh Anderson, Program Director, Assistive Technology Specialist for Easter Seals Crossroads, and Host of Assistive Technology Update
    Guest(s): Brandon Biggs, CEO of XR Navigation; John McInerney, IMPACT Mentor and Board Member

    IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
    Easter Seals Crossroads | Website
    Assistive Technology Update | Website, Podcast Apple Page
    XR Navigation | LinkedIn, Website

    Transcript | Word Doc, PDF
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    27 mins
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