04/02/2021
By Erika Lewis
A new, innovative UML undergraduate course where Virtual Reality, 3D Technology, and creativity of interdisciplinary teams are used to design and invent adaptive devices and experiences to improve the lives of children with disabilities.
UMOVE Research Brown Bag Lunch via Zoom
Wednesday, April 14 from noon to 1 p.m.
Associate Professor Erika Lewis, Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology
Associate Teaching Professor Yuko Oda, Department of Art and Design
UMOVE UMass MOVEment Research Center, Lowell
Do you want to collaborate with us?
Yuko Oda, Associate Teaching Professor, Art & Design and Erika Lewis, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy and Kinesiology will be presenting plans for an interdisciplinary course where students work in small interdisciplinary teams to create/invent devices and interactive experiences to better facilitate the daily activities of children with disabilities. Innovative 3D fabrication methods such as Virtual Reality, 3D sculpting, and 3D printing will help students move from idea to physical object prototypes quickly, while interactive software such as Unreal and Unity 3D will allow students to build virtual experiences for the user. The possible outcomes are diverse and can include physical adaptive devices such as customized utensils and hairbrushes, or virtual interactive experiences such as VR wheelchair training programs for children with limitations in dexterity, mobility or otherwise.
For inquiries please contact Erika_Lewis@uml.edu or Yuko_Oda@uml.edu.