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 2:05
• Design challenges 6:06
• Different features 13:09
• Future applications and the market 19:58
• RESNA student design challenge 22:01

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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 1:13
• Engineering and manufacturing challenges 4:18
• Community-building and user feedback 7:34
• Stories of impact and user needs 14:07
• Next steps: beta testing, scaling, and distribution 17:02

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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 needs
• Feedback that shaped product development
• Community validation and emotional impact of connecting with users
• How DOOR-E works: portable, affordable, and zero-installation door automation
• Target users: individuals with mobility challenges, caregivers, and therapists
• Broader applications beyond accessibility, including everyday convenience

Transcript | Word Doc, PDF