IPaT provides research environments that integrate human centered design, digital tools, health technologies, prototyping, usability testing, and protected data infrastructure. IPaT’s core facilities support industry, healthcare, and academic collaborators who are creating solutions at the intersection of people, data, and technology.

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App Stores and Mobile Services

  • Branding and Identity
  • Intellectual Property / Data Handling / Export Control
  • QA / Maintenance / Support Guidelines and Controls

Aware Home Research Initiative

  • Health and Well-Being
  • Entertainment
  • Connect Home
  • Sustainability

Craft Lab

  • Computational Craft
  • E-textiles
  • Soft Electronics

Prototyping Lab

  • CNC Mills/Metal Tools
  • Electronics and Soldering
  • 3D Printers, Laser Cutter, and Laser Engraving
  • CNC Mill/Wood Tools

Research Server and Data Infrastructure

  • Research Server
  • Data Infrastructure

Secure Data Enclave

  • Supports data handling of medical records in compliance with:
    • HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)
    • New national requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Usability Lab

  • Conduct usability tests
  • Record project demonstrations
  • Record high-quality audio