The commercial assistive technology market is often limited by high costs and generic, mass-produced designs. ATEC addresses this challenge by delivering custom 3D-printed devices tailored to individual needs, a domain that remains largely unfamiliar to many engineering designers who possess the skills to create these solutions.
 
The Research and Outreach team bridges this knowledge gap both within ATEC and across the broader community. By conducting field research, delivering educational presentations, and leading hands-on device-building workshops, the team advocates for more accessible assistive devices and ensures our engineering designers maintain a holistic, human-centered understanding of their work.