RMIT University Students To Develop Technical Solutions For People With Disabilities

RMIT University students partnered with Freedom Solutions to work on a year-long project which will result in developing technology solutions to assist people with disabilities.

Study in Australia: RMIT University students have started working on the creation of technology solutions for people with disabilities. They will develop it with industry partner Freedom Solutions.

Freedom Solutions is part of RMIT's Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering). Laiba along with classmates Will Ardizzon and Lochlann Sacco will study the theory and practicals of designing medical devices for people affected by health conditions.

“I was exploring degrees that combined healthcare with technical expertise, as the idea of enhancing people’s quality of life through technology really captured my attention. That’s when I discovered biomedical engineering, a field I hadn’t previously heard of but immediately resonated with," said Laiba.

“The design is aimed at helping people explore our planet. Our world is mostly water, and diving, in my opinion at least, is the best way to see it,” said Lochlann. The group has built on the existing technology on the market to create a wetsuit that allows for increased arm propulsion from a single movement, helping divers unlock new depths. With our design, more people will be able to see and experience more things,” said Lochlann.

RMIT University ranks 14 in Australia in the World University Rankings 2025

The university has jumped by two places to rank at the 14th position in Australia in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025.

Distinguished Professor Calum Drummond AO, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation portfolio said, "It is pleasing to see RMIT continue to improve in global rankings. We have a firm focus on building our research excellence, influence and impact on a global scale and this result demonstrates we are continuing to go from strength to strength in a highly contested space."

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$500,000 NetLab+ platform at the university campus can be accessed remotely from anywhere by the students. Luke Eberbach, Program Coordinator, ICT, said, "As educators, it gives our students the opportunity to address challenges in a way that aligns to current industry best practice. We are giving our students a contemporary ICT education and the tools they need to succeed in the workforce."

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