MMC R&D Summer 2024 Update
The Makers Making Change Research and Development team is currently working on a number of projects this summer. Here’s a rundown of the projects in the works, and some opportunities for you to get involved.
Flashback Friday: Our Robotics Research and Development Lab Back in the 1980’s
We were pleased to recently receive a photo of our old robotics research and development lab at the old Shaughnessy Hospital site taken in the mid-80’s.
Ean Loves Using the New LipSync
“I can honestly say I would not be able to work as efficiently as I can now without the LipSync. I haven’t found anything that works even close to the LipSync, allowing me to not only work, but connect with my peers and community virtually,” Ean says.
Device Highlight: Tactile Maps
These 3D printed Tactile Maps are intended as a learning tool to help people with visual impairments learn how to navigate different intersections as a pedestrian, along with the accompanying traffic signs and signals.
The LipSync Levels Up: The New LipSync is Here
For the fourth iteration of the LipSync, we’ve completely re-designed it from the ground up, with new hardware and new software. It is now easier to use, easier to build, and provides greater user independence.