About Cole
Dr. James “Cole” Galloway is a pioneering neuroscientist and physical therapist who has completely changed how experts think about movement in early childhood. As a Professor at the University of Delaware, he believes that a child’s ability to move on their own is essential for their overall development—including their brain, social skills, and emotions. For children with motor impairments, this self-motivated mobility is key to shaping who they are. As the Director of the Pediatric Mobility Lab and Design Studio, Cole invents creative and simple assistive devices to restore physical independence. He refers to this as his “Go Tech” approach, combining low-cost solutions with smart, high-tech engineering. His most famous innovation is the Go-Baby-Go project , which customizes standard ride-on toy cars. By adding things like large buttons, special seating, and simplified controls, his team transforms these toys into affordable, adaptive devices. This allows infants and toddlers with disabilities to move, play, and explore their world alongside their friends for the very first time. The Go-Baby-Go movement has become a huge, open-source effort, meaning the building plans are shared for free, allowing chapters to pop up across the country and the world. This groundbreaking work has earned major funding and recognition from groups like the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
