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Wheelchair sensors can cost $10,000. Here’s how Northeastern engineering students built a better version — for $87
Alexander Pervizi working on an engineering project.

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Wheelchair sensors can cost $10,000. Here’s how Northeastern engineering students built a better version — for $87

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From cornhole beanbag launcher to public speaking app, this engineering class enables everyone to play games
Student using a VR headset for an inclusive engineering project.

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From cornhole beanbag launcher to public speaking app, this engineering class enables everyone to play games

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Engineers develop tool to treat femoral hematomas and improve wheelchair camera mount with the help of high school students
Priyanka Jalan working on a wheelchair

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Engineers develop tool to treat femoral hematomas and improve wheelchair camera mount with the help of high school students

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Engineering students’ camera mount for wheelchair users is ready for its close-up
Priyanka Jalan attaching camera mount to wheelchair

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Engineering students’ camera mount for wheelchair users is ready for its close-up

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April 2019 in photos

April 2019 in photos

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Northeastern students design and build devices to help improve the lives of individuals with disabilities

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Northeastern students design and build devices to help improve the lives of individuals with disabilities

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Northeastern professor’s simple fix could improve how nurses administer life-saving drugs in intensive care units

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Northeastern professor’s simple fix could improve how nurses administer life-saving drugs in intensive care units

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We’ve lost something important in the age of screens. 3D printers can bring it back.

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We’ve lost something important in the age of screens. 3D printers can bring it back.

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Student engineers adapt bikes, cars, guitars and more for clients with disabilities

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Student engineers adapt bikes, cars, guitars and more for clients with disabilities

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Child’s play: Using virtual reality to advance physical therapy

Child’s play: Using virtual reality to advance physical therapy

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Students spend spring break in Ecuador assisting children with disabilities

Students spend spring break in Ecuador assisting children with disabilities

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Communication devices ‘enable’ children with disabilities

Communication devices ‘enable’ children with disabilities

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