Our Own Devices
Our Own Devices is a media entity and channel focused on educational content, specifically highlighting the history and mechanics of assistive technologies, hardware evolution, and aerospace engineering. The channel produces video essays and summaries that explore how specific devices and projects have shaped accessibility, user agency, and industrial history.
Content Focus
The channel specializes in deep dives into the evolution of tangible interfaces and engineering projects, often connecting historical inventions to their modern-day equivalents or broader impacts on technology and society.
Notable Works & Integrations
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The Perkins Brailler: Historical Overview of Braille Tactile Writing Technology (2026-06-05): A comprehensive analysis of the perkins-brailler and the broader history of braille as a tactile writing system. The content covers the invention’s impact on tactile literacy and user independence.
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Avro C102 Jetliner: Canada’s Unfulfilled Promise in Commercial Jet Aviation History (2026-07-15): An exploration of the avro-c102-jetliner, a largely forgotten chapter in Canadian aerospace history. The video details the project’s introduction by Gilles Messier, contrasting it with the more famous avro-arrow, and examines its significance in commercial jet aviation development.
References
Source Notes
- 2026-07-15: Avro C102 Jetliner: Canada’s Unfulfilled Promise in Commercial Jet Aviation History · ▶ source
- 2026-06-05: The Perkins Brailler: Historical Overview of Braille Tactile Writing Technology · ▶ source
- 2026-06-05: Perkins Brailler: Historical Overview, Mechanical Design, and Braille’s Evolution · ▶ source