Animo Stability and Independence Daniel Carballo Background - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Animo Stability and Independence Daniel Carballo

Background Physiology Muscle REST TREMOR (Sensory (Motor Neuron) Neuron) Brain Background Users Concept Contract Vision Risks Next Steps

Background Physiology Muscle MOTION REST TREMOR (Sensory (Motor Neuron) Neuron) Brain Background Users Concept Contract Vision Risks Next Steps

Background Inspiration Vibration Vibration Motor Motor Tendon Tendon Wrist Cross Section Tendon Tendon Vibration Vibration Motor Motor Background Users Concept Contract Vision Risks Next Steps

Our Vision § Animo stabilizes hand tremors by disrupting neural feedback pathways § Iterates on Emma, integrating sensing and AI Background Users Concept Contract Vision Risks Next Steps

Our Users § 3 million Parkinson’s patients worldwide § Contacted Parkinson’s researchers, retirement homes, and accessibility offices Background Users Concept Contract Vision Risks Next Steps

Our Concept – Form Factor Mockup § (4) 3-volt 12,000 RPM Vibration Motor § 3-volt Lithium Coin Battery Background Users Concept Contract Vision Risks Next Steps

Our Risks § Comfort § Vibration intensity required for muscle spindle response § Custom actuation via machine learning § Low Profile / Style § Microprocessor size Background Users Concept Contract Vision Risks Next Steps

Our Contract Product: Hand tremor reducing wristband Intended Customers: Parkinson’s patients Market: Assistive technology Need Attribute Specification Weatherproof Water/drop resistant Binary (yes/no) Quiet during operation Sound produced <50 dB Freedom of Movement Size (m) Width: 20-50 mm Depth: 5-10 mm Weight (kg) < 150g Sufficient battery life Hours of use (hours) >50 hours Reduced tremors > 50% difference Background Users Concept Vision Risks Contract Next Steps

Our Contract Product Price $160 >$150 Background Users Concept Vision Risks Contract Next Steps

Our Next Steps § User interviews § Accelerometer and Electromyography integration § AI/ML algorithm development Animo Vibration Tremor Pattern User Nervous System Background Users Concept Vision Risks Contract Next Steps

Our Citations § https://backyardbrains.com/experiments/reactiontime § http://cursoenarm.net/UPTODATE/contents/mobipreview.htm?7/16/7427 § http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/70615700/no-cure-for-essential-tremor--but-a-drink-can- help § https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4189698/ § https://www.amazon.com/Fitbit-Charge-Wireless-Activity-Wristband/dp/B00N2BVOUE?th=1 § https://www.liftware.com/