Spoonie: Self-Stabilizing Feeding Spoon for Tremored Hands

Abstract

People with Parkinson's disease, the elderly, and infants who have trouble holding their hands steady while eating
might benefit from the Spoonie, a self-stabilizing feeding spoon. The spoon's one-of-a-kind design ensures that the
head stays put, eliminating the need to worry about shakiness or other undesirable motions that might ruin an
otherwise elegant feeding experience. An accelerometer sends real-time data to a microprocessor, which in turn
regulates servo motors to keep the spoon head from moving around unexpectedly or shaking the user's hand. Users'
quality of life is enhanced since they can self-feed with this spoon. A game-changer in assistive technology, the self-
stabilizing spoon allows persons with motor control impairments to tackle real-life problems with ease. In order to
make the gadget more tailored to each user's requirements, future improvements might include adjusting the settings
for various levels of stability.