Vision and Mission Objectives

Vision
The ATRC vision is based on advancing discovery, innovation, education beyond the classical Frontiers of Assistive Technologies (AT) for disabled, people at risk and elderly.

Mission
The ATRC mission includes: (i) conducting cutting edge engineering driven basic and applied research on devices, methodologies and technologies for enhancing assistive and diagnostic discoveries for people of disabilities and elderly; (ii) promoting activities relevant to assistive technologies and discoveries; (iii) conducting industrially relevant R&D and technology transfer and commercialization for creating economic development.

ATRC activities include major research efforts, joint research and development projects, and other interaction with industry- and government-sponsored events, conferences, seminars, and publications, and consulting and technical support services for start-up businesses. In pursuing its mission, the Center continues to develop activities and services to enhance the competitiveness of assistive technology-based companies, with the primary emphasis on Ohio industry, and increasing its national and international reputation and visibility.

The ATRC's main objectives are:
1. Establishing a 1-2 Million Dollars of Research funding & Donations/Year (NSF, NIH, Ohio, Foundations, Organizations, etc.)
2. Establishing a Consortium on AT for Activities and Economic Development in Ohio with Industry
3. Working with OMRDD, Foundations and Local Industry, Leverage Research Programs & Joint Activities
4. Elevating ATRC to National Status (3rd Frontier, NSF)
5. Creating an Endowed Chair on AT (Donations)