Effectiveness of a Virtual-Physical Robotics Teaching Platform on Engaging Middle-to-High School Students during COVID-19 (Evaluation)

Abstract

Walker assistive device ( http://www.mobilityassist.net ) for people afflicted with neuromuscular degenerative diseases or disability. The technology and the patent behind the device has been licensed to Biodex Medical Systems for bringing the device to institutional market. The device won the SAE Top 100 Create the Future Award in 2016. Dr. Purwar gave a TEDx talk on Machine Design Innovation through Technology and Education ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSW_G0nb11Q) which focused on enabling democratization of design capabilities, much needed for invention and innovation of machines by uniting the teaching of scientific and engineering principles with the new tools of technology. Five of his patented inventions have been successfully licensed to the companies world-wide. Dr.