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September 23, 2025
Folding a More Affordable Wheelchair
September 23, 2025
HERL celebrates 30 years of helping those with disabilities, mobility challenges
The University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is celebrating 30 years of developing assistive technologies—especially for veterans and those with mobility impairments—through innovations like the MeBot self-leveling wheelchair, smart-kitchens, and robotics, while…
September 23, 2025
National Academy of Engineering Elects 114 Members and 21 International Members
Dr. Rory Cooper is elected into the National Academy of Engineering. Individuals in the newly elected class will be formally inducted during the NAE's annual meeting on Sept. 29, 2024.
September 23, 2025
International Seating Symposium: Virtual Professional Summit
Sivashankar Sivakanthan, Ph.D., led a panel titled: “Updates, Advocacy, and Resources: What the Seating Team Needs to Know About Air Travel.”
September 23, 2025
Advances in Wheelchair Designs
September 23, 2025
How a transportation accident improved the lives of countless veteranss
September 23, 2025
Overcoming Transportation Barriers for People with Disabilities
September 23, 2025
VA Researcher, Dr. Rory Cooper, earns White House Innovation Award
September 23, 2025
2023 NIHF Inductee Rory Cooper: Advancing Adaptive Technology
September 23, 2025
The Future of Mobility in Pittsburgh
September 23, 2025
Brandon Pitts Receives NSF CAREER Award
August 12, 2025
National Academy of Engineers Impact Report
March 4, 2024
Overcoming Transportation Barriers for People with Disabilities
In this UPMC Physician Journal feature, world-renowned engineer, inventor, and author, and founding director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) Rory Cooper, PhD, demonstrates a board game that serves as a unique teaching tool to help patients and health care providers.
October 27, 2023
Celebrating Innovators at Our 50th Anniversary Induction Ceremony
On Oct. 25-26, 2023, world-changing creators and innovators gathered in Washington, D.C., to take part in the 2023 National Inventors Hall of Fame® Induction Ceremony — a milestone event marking the Hall of Fame’s 50th year of inspiration, innovation and impact.
October 24, 2023