Anusha Withana — Raising the bar

Designed for me: Assistive technologies to fit every body

Discover the latest personalised assistive technologies with Anusha, an award-winning researcher, as he guides you through the world of wearable devices that are designed to fit every body.

From smart wheelchairs to braille displays, assistive technologies have the power to transform lives. But too often, these tools fall short because they aren't designed with the user in mind. Anusha is changing all that by creating personalised technologies that seamlessly integrate with the human body.

Imagine a smartphone that responds to your hand movements instead of touch, or a mobility device that adapts to your individual needs. With Anusha's ground-breaking work, the possibilities are endless.

Bio

Anusha Withana is an ARC DECRA fellow and a senior lecturer at the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney, where he leads the AID-LAB. Anusha works on human-computer interaction (HCI), focusing on creating personalised enabling technologies. His aim is to develop technology that harmonises with users and the environment. Anusha has won numerous awards, including the Most Innovative Engineers in Australia 2020 Award and Most Promising Technology Award at Innovfest unBound 2016. His research has also featured on CNN, Discovery TV, SBS, Straits Times, Gizmodo and Engadget.