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Animo
Stability and Independence Daniel Carballo
Background Physiology
Muscle
REST
(Sensory Neuron)
Brain
TREMOR
(Motor Neuron) Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
Animo Stability and Independence Daniel Carballo Background - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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Background Physiology
Muscle
REST
(Sensory Neuron)
Brain
TREMOR
(Motor Neuron)
MOTION
Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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Background Inspiration Wrist Cross Section
Vibration Motor Tendon Tendon Tendon Tendon Vibration Motor Vibration Motor Vibration Motor Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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Our Vision
§ Animo stabilizes hand tremors by disrupting neural feedback pathways § Iterates on Emma, integrating sensing and AI
Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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Our Users
§ 3 million Parkinson’s patients worldwide § Contacted Parkinson’s researchers, retirement homes, and accessibility offices
Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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Our Concept – Form Factor Mockup
§ (4) 3-volt 12,000 RPM Vibration Motor § 3-volt Lithium Coin Battery
Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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Our Risks
§ Comfort § Vibration intensity required for muscle spindle response § Custom actuation via machine learning § Low Profile / Style § Microprocessor size
Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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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 Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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Our Contract
$160 >$150
Product Price Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps Vision
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Our Next Steps
§ User interviews § Accelerometer and Electromyography integration § AI/ML algorithm development
Animo User Nervous System Tremor Vibration Pattern Vision Background Users Concept Risks Contract Next Steps
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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/