Carnegie Mellon University

QoLT Center

Contact Us

While QoLT has graduated, research continues in multiple domains. If interested, contact the individual researcher directly:

Assistive Technologies

Jeffery Bigham <[email protected]>
Anind Dey <[email protected]>
Jen Mankoff <[email protected]>

Computer Vision

Martial Hebert <[email protected]>

Robotics and Manipulation

Chris Atkeson <[email protected]>
Rory Cooper <[email protected]>
Takeo Kanade <[email protected]>

Technology for Aging

Scott Beach <[email protected]>
Jodi Forlizzi <[email protected]>
Judy Matthews <[email protected]>

Transportation

Aaron Steinfeld <[email protected]>

Virtual Coaches

Fernando De la Torre <[email protected]>
Jessica Hodgins <[email protected]>
Dan Siewiorek <[email protected]>
Asim Smailagic <[email protected]>

About the Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Center

The Quality of Life Technology Center was a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) focused on the development of intelligent systems that enable older adults and people with disabilities to live more independently. The QoLT Center addressed the needs and activities of everyday living by prototyping personal assistive robots, cognitive and behavioral coaches, human awareness and driver assistance technologies. QoLT Research was rooted in human-system interaction and observed the social and clinical factors for deployment and adoption. In addition to R&D, educational programs, commercialization initiatives and unique partnership opportunities were offered. The Center was jointly run by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.