Advancing assistive technology for veterans with disabilities
RR&D Research Career Scientist Award Application
This study is all about creating new mobility devices and helpful robots to make life easier for veterans with disabilities, so they can move around more independently and comfortably.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11055301 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating innovative mobility devices and assistive robots specifically designed for veterans with disabilities. Led by Dr. Rory A. Cooper, a veteran and expert in rehabilitation engineering, the project aims to enhance the quality of life for these individuals by creating devices that facilitate independence and mobility. The research includes the design of a powered wheelchair-bed robotic transfer device that minimizes physical effort for users and caregivers. Through this work, the project seeks to empower veterans by providing them with advanced assistive technologies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans with spinal cord injuries or other disabilities that affect mobility.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have mobility impairments or are not veterans may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mobility and independence for veterans with disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in assistive technology for veterans has shown promising results, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cooper, Rory a. — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Cooper, Rory a.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.