About MyPath Research
Empowering Inclusive Mobility Through AI
Our Mission
MyPath is an AI-powered accessibility project focused on transforming urban navigation for wheelchair users. We pioneer inclusive routing solutions by combining real-world data, user feedback, and ethical machine learning practices. Our mission is to create technology that empowers independence, enhances safety, and addresses the daily mobility challenges faced by people with disabilities.
Research Focus Areas
🧠 Accessible Language Models
Developing and fine-tuning LLMs to interpret user queries, extract accessibility details from text, and generate personalized, step-by-step navigation instructions.
♿ Wheelchair Accessibility
Identifying, mapping, and prioritizing infrastructure elements such as curb cuts, ramps, surface types, and elevator access to ensure safe, smooth, and dignified mobility for wheelchair users in diverse environments.
🗺️ Geo-Spatial Data Fusion
Integrating diverse data sources including OpenStreetMap, crowdsourced reviews, and satellite imagery to create a rich, real-time understanding of urban accessibility conditions.
🧭 Barrier-Aware Routing
Designing intelligent pathfinding algorithms that adapt to real-world constraints like curb ramps, steep slopes, and inaccessible surfaces—ensuring safer, more inclusive routes for wheelchair users.
🤝 Human-Centered AI Design
Building tools that prioritize usability and trust, based on participatory design with people with disabilities—ensuring AI solutions meet real-world needs.
🚶 Mobility Behavior Understanding
Analyzing movement patterns, terrain preferences, and interaction feedback to better personalize routes and adapt to individual mobility constraints.
Our Values
🔬 Scientific Rigor
We maintain the highest standards of scientific methodology in all our research endeavors.
🤝 Collaboration
We believe in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and open knowledge sharing.
🌟 Innovation
We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in artificial intelligence.
⚖️ Ethics
We are committed to developing AI that is fair, transparent, and beneficial to society.
Partnerships & Collaborations
MyPath fosters strong collaborations with academic institutions and accessibility advocates to drive inclusive AI innovation. These partnerships enable us to co-develop technologies, share expertise, and create real-world impact for people with mobility challenges.
Contact Information
mypath@miamioh.edu
📞 Phone
+1 (513) 529-0845
📍 Address
McVey Data Science Building 364, Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
United States
🕒 Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST