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William Li Rachna Pande Aditi Basu Alejandro Perez Alexandre Jacquillat Claire Souchet MIT Mobile Independence Toolkit MIT^2
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William LiRachna Pande
Aditi BasuAlejandro Perez
Alexandre JacquillatClaire Souchet
MIT Mobile Independence Toolkit MIT^2
The Idea Smartphones and laptops have become increasingly versatile and
multifunctional allowing us to control our environment, communicate and entertain
Unlock the power of mobile computing devices for people with severe physical disabilities.
The Product – Mobile Independence Toolkit
Hardware and software that can be plugged into any Android or Laptop
Different input switches can be used based on the users comfort and need - low cost and flexible
Opens up the universe of ‘assistive apps’
switch MIT^2 hardware + software
The Vision: Disruptive Innovation in the Assistive Technology Market
The MIT^2 Project will aims to demonstrate the feasibility and utitlity of our device used by people with severe disabilities on a day to day basis.
(Often closed-source)
One Input DeviceSwitch/button/Joystick
One Function(Software)
One Output Device Phone/Camera/Computer/Speaker
Open source(maintained by
MIT^2 community)
Talking
Hardware Box
(multiple inputs)
Smart phone/Laptop
Many inputsHead SwitchChin SwitchSip and PuffWebcam
Many FunctionsAssistive Technology ‘apps’ Communication RecreationEnvironmental control
Conventional Assistive Tech-Closed innovation-Expensive
MIT^2Assistive Tech
- Open innovation
- Cheap-Many functions
About the MIT^2 ProjectPartner Organization: The Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea (LFCL)
is a state of the art assistive living facility for people with ALS and MS.
Vision To create a solution for LFCL residents to allow them to call
elevators, send text messages to caregivers, open doors, and control other devices using the PEAC system
The PEAC System PEAC system is a wireless system used at the center to
control the environment ( doors / elevators etc.. )
PEAC system interface on a PC
The Leonard Florence Center for Living
The Team and FriendsOur TestersMeet Jack and Steve who help us in
testing our devices at the Center.
To know more about Steve click here.
Jack and Steve testing with William Li
Our TeamWilliam Li Rachna PandeAlejandro Perez Aditi Basu Claire Souchet Alexandre Jacquillat
