Spotlight Interview with Andrew Lahart: Head of Accessibility, Enablement, and Competency at IBM

In this exciting Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Andrew Lahart, the head of accessibility, enablement, and competency at IBM, to talk about:

1. Accessible Olli, the first fully accessible self-driving vehicle created by Local Motors, the CTA Foundation, and IBM Research

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQU6bGVRRWE

2. MERA, a Multi-Purpose Eldercare Robot Assistant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVHitQfcNP0

3. NavCog, an indoor/outdoor navigation system for the blind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17iS0AJHjU

4. AccProbe, an open-source project for developers to make sure their applications are accessible for people who are using assistive technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWWsf6YBS74

Enjoy listening to Drew’s explanations of IBM’s tremendous accomplishments, and what they are planning for the future.
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