ImpacTech

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.

  1. 30 de jun.

    Can AI Help Us Age Better?

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of PittsburghGuest(s): Walter (Wally) Boot, PhD  (CREATE / ENHANCE), Sara Czaja, PhD (CREATE / ENHANCE) IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  CREATE (Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement ) | Website https://create-center.org/ ENHANCE (Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, & Community Engagement) Center | Website https://www.enhance-rerc.org/   Discussion Topics (Timestamps)00:00 Introduction / Guest bios01:20 Unsolved challenges in aging and technology04:30 Why products still fail older adults07:00 Misconceptions about aging and tech literacy09:30 AI and Medicare decision support14:30 Hallucinations, trust, and RAG systems18:45 AI for cognitive support and caregivers21:30 Privacy, scams, and deepfakes25:00 VR and social isolation29:00 VR risks: falls, cybersickness, home use32:00 VR for wayfinding and ADL training35:00 User-centered design and needs assessment37:30 Community implementation + closing

  2. 19/12/2025

    Finding Their Voice (Part 2)

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Shay Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Verbali and innovator behind Ma-Talk IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Verbali.io | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) The Tech Behind Ma-Talk   2:26Data Privacy and Child Safety  11:32Lessons & Future Directions   19:07Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

  3. 12/12/2025

    Finding Their Voice

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Shay Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Verbali and innovator behind Ma-Talk IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  Verbali.io | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) The inspiration  1:15Their experience with AAC  5:45Early Development  10:37Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

  4. 18/11/2025

    Designing Dignity

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Taylor Allen and Sreejith Ravi, REAR LAB at Georgia Tech IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  REAR Lab | Website Discussion Topics (time stamp) What sparked the idea  2:05Design challenges  6:06Different features  13:09Future applications and the market 19:58RESNA student design challenge 22:01Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

  5. 30/09/2025

    Opening Doors to Independence Part 2

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  DOOR-E | Website, Facebook Discussion Topics (time stamp) Technical hurdles in developing Door-E  1:13Engineering and manufacturing challenges  4:18Community-building and user feedback  7:34Stories of impact and user needs  14:07Next steps: beta testing, scaling, and distribution  17:02Transcript | Word Doc, PDF

  6. 10/09/2025

    Opening Doors to Independence

    Host(s): Dr. Mary Goldberg, Co-Director of the IMPACT Center at the University of Pittsburgh Guest(s): Mike Soniat and Wayne Newitts IMPACT Center | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  DOOR-E | Website, Facebook Discussion Topics The origin story of DOOR-E, inspired by helping a friend with mobility needsFeedback that shaped product developmentCommunity validation and emotional impact of connecting with usersHow DOOR-E works: portable, affordable, and zero-installation door automationTarget users: individuals with mobility challenges, caregivers, and therapistsBroader applications beyond accessibility, including everyday convenienceTranscript | Word Doc, PDF

  7. 19/08/2025

    Precision in Motion Part 2

    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 ExperienceBridging the Gap Between Technology and Real-World UseNext Steps for the Hand Assessment Tool (HAT)Advice for Other Student InnovatorsVision for Real-World Impact

  8. 29/07/2025

    Precision in Motion

    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 OverviewTeam Formation and BackgroundsClinical Motivation Behind HATHow HAT WorksTech Design Choices (Leap vs Webcam)Reliability Testing InsightsInclusivity and Accessibility in DesignOT Perspective on Disability RepresentationClosing & Teaser for Part 2

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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.

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  • Criado por
    Dr. Mary Goldberg, Dr. Jon Pearlman, Nancy Augustine, Dr. Michelle Zorrilla
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2026
  • Episódios
    37
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2021 - IMPACT Center - ImpacTech
  • Site do podcast
    ImpacTech