Tag: Assistive Technology
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TeraBridges Brings Smiles Through GoBabyGo
On May 9, 2026, Team TeraBridges participated in Chatham University’s GoBabyGo event, a program that provides customized ride-on cars for children with mobility challenges. This year, our team adapted and donated a car for Hudson. Knowing he was a Paw Patrol fan, we personalized the vehicle with themed decorations to make it uniquely his. Beyond…
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Snow Much Love
Snow Much Love, held on January 17, 2026, was a hands-on assistive technology build event hosted by Team TeraBridges (FTC #18603). The event brought together nearly 40 participants—students, families, engineers, and community volunteers from across the Pittsburgh region—who ventured out in sub-zero temperatures on a snowy morning to build assistive toys for children with disabilities.…
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Ablegamers and ATDev Visit
On January 13, 2026, our team had the opportunity to participate in a virtual meeting with Zach Runyan from AbleGamers, along with Owen Kent and William Emfinger from ATDev. AbleGamers is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating devices that help people with disabilities play video games, while ATDev focuses on developing innovative assistive technology to…
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Switch Adapt: Plush Musical Light up Toy
Step-by-Step Demo Video Printable Instructions Download instructions to print (PDF) Make your own 3D printed switches We 3d Printed and built our switches using free files from Switched Adapted Toys. View file on Switched Adapted Toys. Share your build with us! We would love to see what you built. If you would like to share with us,…
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Switch Adapt: Bluey/Bingo Talking Stuffed Plush
Step-by-Step Demo Video Printable Instructions Download instructions to print (PDF) Make your own 3D printed switches We 3d Printed and built our switches using free files from Switched Adapted Toys. View file on Switched Adapted Toys. Share your build with us! We would love to see what you built. If you would like to share…
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Arc Human Services Visit
On December 18th, Terabridges visited Arc Human Services Smart Home, which was an eventful opportunity, as Terabridges pursues their passion of Assistive Technology. Initially, we introduced a little about our team and robot, but primarily explained our assistive technology journey. After this, we were shown around the smart home, which is a regular house that…