Assistive Medical Technologies
About
Assistive Medical Technologies (AMT) is a group dedicated to designing, building, and distributing cost-effective models of assistive medical devices to allow for non-discriminatory access and availability to various groups of people. We modify toy ride-on cars and develop custom devices for children with mobility restrictions. Through custom DIY technologies, awareness events, and educational workshops, we hope to foster a supportive community that addresses the individual needs of children with mobility restrictions in the local community. Goals of AMT include the following:
- To modify toy ride-on cars (previously go-baby-go project), and other projects and devices to benefit disabled children in the local Newark area.
- To provide an environment for practical application of engineering principles by giving students hands-on opportunities to design, construct, and modify devices for medical use.
- To foster creativity and innovation as well as encourage interdisciplinary cooperation in the prototyping and building process.
- To strive for cost-efficient development of these medical aids by using common, readily-accessible materials.
- To impact the Newark community by providing families in need with appropriate medical devices that they could not otherwise access.