Open Source Superhumans
Offered By: linux.conf.au via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore how Open Source hardware and software can revolutionize assistive technologies in this 45-minute talk from linux.conf.au. Discover applications in wheelchair control, environmental systems, robotics, communication, prosthetics, gaming, and telepresence. Learn how technologies often dismissed as gimmicks, such as home automation and IoT devices, can be life-changing for people with disabilities, promoting independence and empowerment. Understand the advantages of Open Source's modularity and adaptability in meeting diverse individual needs through remixing existing projects. Gain insights into combining open source software, hardware, and fabrication techniques like 3D printing and CNC machining to create customized solutions. Witness real-world examples of how these technologies can transform individuals with disabilities into "DIY superhumans" with capabilities beyond average human abilities.
Syllabus
Intro
Meet Nick and Chris
Space Heater
Touch Interface
Intercepting Controls
Nick and Chris
Donkey Car
FlySky Transmitter
Nicks Death
Touch Switch
Price List
Adaptive Buttons
Photogrammetry
Neuro Node
Taught by
linux.conf.au
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