“Smart” spoon LiftWare will help people with disorders of the nervous system (hand tremor)

Now not only cups with stylus are getting smarter, but also kitchen utensils, for example, spoons with forks. For example, a spoon from LiftWare helps people with disorders of the nervous system, which lead to tremor (constant trembling) of the hands.

Such a tremor is observed in people with Parkinson's disease (and this disease affects not only the elderly, it is enough to recall Muhammad Ali). And normal for people with disorders of the nervous system is quite difficult. It is for such people that LiftWare spoons are intended.
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There is a lot of electronics in the handle of the spoon, including an accelerometer, mini-motors, a control circuit and a battery.



The microcontroller reads the sensors, gives a command to the micromotors, and they compensate for the extra movement. According to the developers, about 70% of human involuntary movements smooth out.



As a result, the spoon with all its contents is safely delivered to the hungry owner's mouth.



According to the company, such spoons can be very useful in all sorts of clinics, sanatoriums, and even ordinary restaurants where people with nervous system disorders can eat normally. And at home, such spoons / forks will be more than in demand.


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By the way, the level of tremor can be measured using a free application ( iOS ).

The company also supplies replaceable nozzles, spoons and forks. Each nozzle costs 19.95 US dollars.

You can order all this either from the manufacturer, at a price of $ 295 for smart spoons, or a fork + 19.95 for tips . In addition, an order can be made from Medgadgets for 13,350 rubles.

The kit includes:

• Spoon
• Charger
• Storage case
• Travel bag
• 10 cleaning wipes