Hack My Handicap: Building an Affordable Open-Source Assistive Robot

Explore the development of an innovative open-source assistive robot designed to enhance independence for individuals with complex disabilities. Learn about the "Impossible Interface," a universal remote control capable of interacting with both connected and non-connected objects. Discover how this Arduino-compatible 5-axis robot arm, equipped with Bluetooth functionality, aims to provide personalized control options for users with various handicaps. Gain insights into the challenges of creating accessible assistive technologies, the importance of open-source hardware in overcoming cost barriers, and the potential for community collaboration to improve the device's safety, strength, and intelligence.