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SUMMARY:Tech Talk: Presenting the ABBY Chair
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Tech Access Group for a special, behind-the-scenes presentation of the experimental ABBY Chair by its inventor, John DeBenedette of GOGOTECH Inc. As a valued member of our community, we’d love to have you there.\nEvent Details\nWhen: May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM Central Time\nWhere: Online via Zoom\nHosted by: Tech Access Group\nWhat to Expect\nJohn will walk us through the design process and share how continuous user feedback—from joystick feel to seating comfort—has shaped every aspect of this personal electric wheelchair. You’ll get an inside look at:\n\nModular 36 V battery packs hidden in the armrests (airline-compatible, long-life options)\nSwing-away, adjustable armrests for easy transfers and desk work\nQuick-release components and folding X-frame for seconds-to-stow portability\nThree speed presets (Slow, Medium, Fast) with mobile-app control coming soon\nIntegrated rear-view camera plus configurable lighting and sound alerts\nFour-corner distance sensors with threshold alerts and automatic stop\nWi-Fi-enabled remote operation and ML-powered follow mode\nCompatibility with eye-gaze systems (Tobii, EyeTech, etc.) for hands-free driving\nA transparent look at ABBY’s current experimental testing phase\n\nWho Should Join?\nEngineers, designers, clinicians, therapists, end-users, caregivers—anyone passionate about assistive-tech innovation and accessibility. Please forward this email to those that might be interested.\nEmail lpounds@unitedspinal.org ( mailto:lpounds@unitedspinal.org ) for dial-in details.\n
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