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Spoon was made for Parkinson patients

09 December 2016 - 11:48 | Technological innovations
Spoon was made for Parkinson patients

Liftware Steady (previously marketed as “Liftware”) is an electronic stabilizing handle and a selection of attachments that include a soup spoon, everyday spoon, and fork. Liftware Steady is designed to help people with hand tremor, which may be related to Parkinson's disease or essential tremor, eat more easily.Liftware Steady electronically stabilizes so the attached utensil shakes 70%* less than your hand. Worry less about spilling and focus on enjoying your meal.

The stabilizing handle contains sensors that detect hand motion and a small onboard computer that distinguishes unwanted tremor from the intended movement of the hand. To stabilize the utensil, the computer directs two motors in the handle to move the utensil attachment in the opposite direction of any detected tremor.Liftware Steady includes two parts: a stabilizing handle and a utensil attachment. Connect the attachment to turn it on automatically, enjoy your meal, then simply use the dock to charge.

The Liftware Steady Starter Kit includes the stabilizing handle and a soup spoon attachment. Additional attachments are sold separately.Its raw version was demonstrated in 2013. Its price is 195 USD.

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