ATDev Podcast 46: Dr. Rory Cooper on Innovation, and the Future of Robotic Mobility скачать в хорошем качестве

ATDev Podcast 46: Dr. Rory Cooper on Innovation, and the Future of Robotic Mobility

In this episode of the ATDev Podcast, host Owen welcomes Dr. Rory Cooper, founder and director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, an engineer, Paralympic athlete, inventor, National Inventors Hall of Fame member, and recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. We discuss designing with people with disabilities and expanding opportunities for disabled engineers and clinicians. We explore the disconnect between research and commercialization, “valleys of death,” limited industry capital, and the role of consumer demand. Cooper highlights promising directions including robotic mobility, sensors and cobots, robotic arms, and kirigami-inspired wheelchair design, and he encourages young researchers to embrace teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, and learning without fear of failure. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:36 Rory Cooper Background 01:53 Design With Users 03:04 Stagnation and Future Tech 07:06 Aging Demand and Access Gap 08:46 Bridging Research to Market 13:09 Multidisciplinary Field Challenges 16:05 Policy and Tech as a Right 17:46 Advice to Young Innovators 20:46 Closing Thanks and Subscribe