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Video Production Dashboard — Robotic Assistive Mobility & Manipulation Platform
$41M ARPA-H Initiative • University of Pittsburgh🏆 SXSW 2026 Pitch Finalist — Assistive Technology Category
ATDev has been selected as a pitch finalist at SXSW 2026 in the Assistive Technology category.
March 14-16, 2026 — Austin, TX
March 14-16, 2026 — Austin, TX
🤖 What is RAMMP?
RAMMP (Robotic Assistive Mobility and Manipulation Platform) is a $41M ARPA-H funded program creating open-source robotic wheelchairs.
Think Android for mobility: An open platform where anyone can contribute, innovate, and build. RAMMP combines advanced robotics, AI, and digital twin simulation to empower people with disabilities to live more independently.
📂 View on GitHub →
Think Android for mobility: An open platform where anyone can contribute, innovate, and build. RAMMP combines advanced robotics, AI, and digital twin simulation to empower people with disabilities to live more independently.
📂 View on GitHub →
🎯 The Vision: Wheelchair as Partner
RAMMP introduces a spectrum of autonomy—the user decides moment-by-moment how much help they want.
Think Jarvis or Cortana: An intelligent companion that adapts to your needs, learns your preferences, and supports you through your day. Not a tool you operate—a partner that collaborates with you.
Energy fluctuates. A good day = full control. A hard day = maximum assistance. The chair becomes an extension of your will.
📄 Read full concept →
Think Jarvis or Cortana: An intelligent companion that adapts to your needs, learns your preferences, and supports you through your day. Not a tool you operate—a partner that collaborates with you.
Energy fluctuates. A good day = full control. A hard day = maximum assistance. The chair becomes an extension of your will.
📄 Read full concept →
🎬 Primary Video Projects (Active) View all on GitHub →
Demo Team Documentary
Documentary
Design documentary exploring wheelchairs as cultural artifacts. Features 3D printed miniature wheelchairs as historical timeline. Sundance-quality, philosophical tone.
In Progress — Primary FocusSXSW: March 2026 • Sundance: July 14, 2026
What is RAMMP?
Explainer
$41M investment, open-source robotics, independence for millions. Uses the "Android analogy" — RAMMP is to wheelchairs what Android is to phones.
In ProgressScript drafted
Day in the Life: Before & After
Documentary
Emotional + practical contrast: current limitations vs. RAMMP future. Andrea (HERL researcher) + Owen (ATDev founder). Shot lists ready.
In ProgressAndrea filming: Jan 23-27 • Owen: TBD
Artist Rendering: Future Vision
Animation
2-3 minute animated visualization of long-term (5+ year) RAMMP capabilities. Robotic manipulation, autonomous navigation, the wheelchair as partner.
In ProgressAnimation concepts defined
Simulation Platform Lecture
Explainer
Technical deep-dive into RAMMP's digital twin simulation. How virtual testing accelerates wheelchair development and customization.
In ProgressOutline drafted
Coffee Video: Morning Routine
Documentary
Simple, relatable scene showing how RAMMP transforms a morning coffee routine. Current barriers vs. robotic assistance.
In ProgressConcept in SIX_MONTH_PLAN
On-Site Demo Capture
Documentary
Live demonstration footage from consortium facilities. Real hardware, real users, real impact.
In ProgressScheduled with Pittsburgh filming
🏃 Sprint Timeline View Sprint Details →
Sprint 1: Pre-Production + Owen Day in the Life
Feb 2 – Feb 20 (18 days) • Owner: Owen
Sprint 2: Pittsburgh Filming
Feb 20 – Feb 27 (7 days) • Trailer + What is RAMMP v2 + Reflex
Sprint 3: Trailer Editing
Feb 27 – Mar 7 (8 days) • Owner: Lucas
Buffer: Final QA & SXSW Prep
Mar 8 – Mar 13 (5 days) • Team
SXSW 2026 Pitch
Mar 14 – 16, 2026 • Austin, TX
Sprint 4: Turbo Encabulator Video
Mar 14 – Apr 1 (18 days) • April Fools release
Day in the Life — Andrea
March TBD • Team
Sundance 2027 Short Film Deadline
July 14, 2026
🎯 Key Milestones
Feb 20
Scripts & shot lists finalized, Owen Day in the Life rough cut
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Feb 27
Pittsburgh filming complete (Trailer, What is RAMMP v2, Reflex)
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Mar 7
Trailer final cut complete
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Mar 14-16
SXSW 2026 Pitch — Austin, TX
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Apr 1
Turbo Encabulator April Fools release
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July 14
Sundance 2027 Short Film Deadline
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🎨 Animation Shot Tracker
AI Video Generation Pipeline
68 shots planned • 0 complete
🤖 Modular Robot Concepts
9 shots
🎮 Simulation Platform
10 shots
🍳 Flubber Breakfast Sequence
8 shots
🚗 Transportation
7 shots
🐕 Companion Mode
7 shots
🏠 Daily Living
14 shots
🎬 Logos & Transitions
6 shots
📍 Other Concepts
7 shots
📁 Key Documents View all on GitHub →
SIX_MONTH_PLAN.md
Master production timeline through SXSW
SPECTRUM_OF_AUTONOMY.md
Wheelchair as partner concept
VISION.md
Documentary film concept
BACKGROUND.md
RAMMP initiative overview
BRAINSTORM.md
19 video concepts & messaging
DAY_IN_THE_LIFE.md
Current vs future comparison
VISION_AND_ECOSYSTEM.md
Open source strategy & marketplace
SHOT_TRACKER.csv
68 planned animation shots
LLM_NOTES.md
AI assistant onboarding guide
🎬 February Pittsburgh Filming
University of Pittsburgh / HERL
February 2026 • Primary filming location for documentary trailer
Dr. Rory Cooper Interview
Principal Investigator • HERL history, RAMMP vision
Lab Tours & B-Roll
Research facilities, wheelchair prototypes, user testing
Documentary Footage Capture
Interviews, wheelchair user stories, research in action
🤝 RAMMP Consortium
Lead Institution: University of Pittsburgh (PI: Dr. Rory Cooper)
Primary Contractor: Assistive Technology Development, Inc. (ATDev)
Primary Contractor: Assistive Technology Development, Inc. (ATDev)
Carnegie Mellon University
Cornell University
Northeastern University
Purdue University
Kinova Robotics
LUCI Mobility
🛠️ Production Stack
MidJourney
Stills & style frames (--ar 16:9 --v 6.1)
Runway / Kling
Image-to-video conversion
Suno
AI music generation
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final editing
Gemini → Rodin → Bambu
3D model → print pipeline
NAS Storage
Asset archival system