An Internet of Things-Enabled Self-Stabilizing Spoon for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease †

Abstract

The second most frequent type of neurodegenerative sickness is Parkinson’s disease, which impairs daily functions and movement in older people due to significant nerve cell destruction. The patient may experience uncontrollable shaking and hand tremors as their condition worsens, making it difficult for them to carry out routine chores, such as eating from a bowl. In this project, we want to build a stabilising spoon for individuals with Parkinson’s disease by using the concepts of sensor networks and the Internet of Things. The stabilising spoon senses any inadvertent tremors or shivers from the user and modifies its head appropriately, ensuring that the spoon’s bowl stays stable at all times. A prototype was developed using an accelerometer to monitor motion speed, as well as a gyroscope to estimate angle in order to assist patients throughout the eating process.