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The Bike Leg Project: How One Prosthetist is Building Low-Cost Limbs from Bicycles
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Ben Hogan, a certified prosthetist and orthotist, is tackling the global challenge of prosthetic limb accessibility by fabricating them from bicycle parts. Troubled by the World Health Organization’s finding that only 1 in 10 individuals needing a prosthetic receive one, Hogan developed a functional, lightweight, and reliable prosthetic leg for those with below-the-knee amputations.…
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Irish healthcare provider wins major HSE contract for supply of specialist pressure area care mattresses
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Beechfield Healthcare has been awarded a major tender by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in the Republic of Ireland for the supply of pressure-relieving mattresses to Community Healthcare Organisation Area 8 (CHO8). The Irish healthcare provider scored the highest for technical merit and value for money against stringent assessment criteria. Beechfield Healthcare says the…
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Report says disabled people should be included at the earliest stages of assistive tech design
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The Royal Society’s new report explores the potential for data-driven assistive technologies to reduce barriers that disabled people encounter in their everyday lives. From voice assistants, speech-to-text software, and smartphone apps for daily living, the report highlights the digital assistive technologies (AT) disabled people are using in work, play, rest, and care. The Royal…
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기술은 점점 보이지 않게 되었고, 저는 그 안에서 더 잘 보이게 되었습니다 – 테이블토크의 토론 | 내 손 안의 광장, 빠띠 – campaigns.do
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기술은 점점 보이지 않게 되었고, 저는 그 안에서 더 잘 보이게 되었습니다 – 테이블토크의 토론 | 내 손 안의 광장, 빠띠 campaigns.do
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Defective goods made up 69 percent of complaints about assistive tech to Citizens Advice last year
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New research from Citizens Advice reveals that someone makes a complaint every hour about assistive technology, with the majority of complaints being about defective goods. While assistive devices, like mobility products, stairlifts, and hearing aids, are crucial for helping disabled people remain independent, Citizens Advice highlights that it has dealt with cases where people…
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Event will highlight the power of people with lived experience in creating better social care services
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The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is hosting its 10th annual Co-production Week event from 30 June to 4 July 2025. Co-Production Week is a celebration of the contribution people with lived experience make to creating better social care. This year’s theme, ‘Innovation through co-production’, is a celebration and exploration of the power of…
Where AI Meets Inclusion
Welcome to Assistive AI Lab Where AI Meets Inclusion
At Assistive AI Lab, we are dedicated to developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to enhance accessibility and empower individuals with diverse needs. Our interdisciplinary team passionately pursues innovative research and practical solutions, bridging the gap between advanced AI techniques and inclusive, real-world applications.
Our mission is to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits everyone, particularly those traditionally underserved by technology. By focusing on accessibility, usability, and human-centered design, our lab creates transformative tools and systems that facilitate greater independence, inclusion, and quality of life.
We specialize in:
- Assistive Technology Development: Creating intelligent solutions that improve daily living, communication, and mobility.
- Inclusive AI Systems: Ensuring AI applications are designed to be universally accessible and beneficial.
- Human-Centered Innovation: Collaborating closely with users and communities to develop meaningful, impactful technologies.
Join us in shaping a future where artificial intelligence genuinely meets the needs of all individuals, fostering a society that is truly inclusive and accessible.
