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OUR MISSION

To simplify technology so that people of all abilities are able to interact with the world on their own terms.

 

ABOUT XOGO

Xogo is a hardware and software platform that enables users to interact with consumer technology in ways that works for them. Independent of brand and function, personal input devices can be adapted to generate tailored controls for gaming consoles, media devices, smart homes, toys, and more.

This allows people with disabilities to use assistive devices or standard USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack devices to connect to standard consumer technology in ways that were previously inaccessible due to physical limitations. Converting a wheelchair joystick into a controller for a TV might not be a typical user interface, but solutions like these drastically change the lives of our users.


Independent of their brand and function, Xogo can use all forms of technology together in the way that best fits every user’s lifestyle and needs. This helps us reach a broad range of users:

  • People with disabilities who aren’t able to use technology to its fullest capacity because of physical or other limitations
  • Our parents and grandparents who may be confused because of a lack of tech familiarity
  • The rest of us who are busy people who are fed up with a confusing array of ecosystems that don’t allow us to use devices easily or properly because of incompatibilities and poor user experiences

 

A USER'S STORY

Bradley is an eleven-year-old kid who not only faces the common challenges of middle school, but also manages the physical limitations of cerebral palsy. He maintains a social circle, tackles hard math problems, and is trying to figure out who he wants to be. Playing video games and using technology shouldn’t be yet another challenge.

Bradley’s family gave him his Xogo as a Christmas present. Right now, Bradley uses his Xogo to play video games with his twin sister on a level playing field. As he grows up, Xogo will be there to foster his growing independence. He’ll be able to use it to flip through channels on the TV, surf the web, and maybe even buy a suit on the internet for his first job interview!

 

NEWS

October 4, 2021 EWCEntrepreneurship World Cup Top 100 World Finals announcement
September 23, 2021 EWCEntrepreneurship World Cup US Finals award announcement
July 22, 2020 ComcastSpeaking at the Comcast Connect conference
January 15, 2020 Global Good Fund - 2020 Fellowship Award announcement
November 22, 2019 NSFPhase I National Science Foundation award
September 4, 2019 Comcast - A video about Xogo integration in Comcast's X1 platform
August 22, 2019 Startup of the Year - Finalist for the 2019 competition
May 30, 2019 GIST - Finalist for GIST Catalyst at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit
February 21, 2019 Nashua Telegraph - A Celebration of Innovation
February 12, 2019 New Hampshire MagazineFlatley Challenge Winner
February 13, 2018 Killer Innovations - Interview With Former HP CTO Phil McKinney
October 11, 2017 PR Newswire - Extreme Tech Challenge Top 25 Announcement
August 08, 2017 Multi Channel News - CableLabs announces their top four startups
June 02, 2017 Shreveport Times - Louisiana Startup Prize 2017
June 01, 2017 Microsoft - A video about our partnership
May 24, 2017 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Bansen Labs technology overview
Mar 22, 2017 CTA Foundation - CES on the Hill Congressional Presentation
Feb 7, 2017 Multi Channel News - Xogo Wins CableLabs Innovation Showcase
Jan 27, 2017 Pitt EDU Healthtech - Bansen Labs wins UPMC National Innovation Contest
Nov 29, 2016 Business Wire - CTA Foundation Announces CES Eureka Park Winners
Aug 21, 2016 USA Today - Bansen Labs wins 2016 Louisiana Startup Prize
May 24, 2016 IndiaNewEngland - MassChallenge unveils 128 startup finalists
Oct 26, 2015 Next Pittsburgh - Bansen Labs making gaming accessible

 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Entrepreneurship World Cup Finalist - 2021
Global Good Fund Fellowship- 2020
National Science Foundation SBIR - 2019
Comcast Startup In Residence - 2019
Startup of the Year - Finalist, 2019
Gist Catalyst at GES - Finalist, 2019
Flatley Challenge - Winner, 2019
Extreme Tech Challenge - Finalist, 2018
CES on the Hill - Presenter, 2017
Eureka Park Accessibility Contest at CES - Award Winner, 2017
CableLabs Innovation Showcase - Winner, 2017
UPMC National Innovation Contest - Winner, 2017
Louisiana Startup Prize Winner - Grand Prize Winner, 2016
MassChallenge - Finalist, 2016
AlphaLab Accelerator Program - Class of 2016

 

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