Stephen Lockhart discusses the challenges facing people with disabilities to use even basic things like amazon, and how we need to intentionally design things for everyone in mind.


Stephen Lockhart
ASU Undergraduate Computer Science Student

Steve Lockhart was part of the ASU team that created a robotic guide dog for the visually impaired. In July, the team won ‘First Prize’ at the Intel Cup Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest in Shanghai, China. This accessibility focused project furthered his interest in innovations that help people with disabilities. Currently Steve is working towards his undergraduate degree in Computer Science and plans to graduate this summer. He also volunteers each week at the Mayo Clinic as a therapy dog team with his dog Tex to help improve patients’ well-being. Stephen Lockhart
ASU Undergraduate Computer Science Student

Steve Lockhart was part of the ASU team that created a robotic guide dog for the visually impaired. In July, the team won ‘First Prize’ at the Intel Cup Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest in Shanghai, China. This accessibility focused project furthered his interest in innovations that help people with disabilities. Currently Steve is working towards his undergraduate degree in Computer Science and plans to graduate this summer. He also volunteers each week at the Mayo Clinic as a therapy dog team with his dog Tex to help improve patients’ well-being. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx