Parkinson’s Tremor Stabilization Spoon

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume V, Issue V, May 2018 | ISSN 2321–2705

Parkinson’s Tremor Stabilization Spoon

Gifty E B¹, Vandana M²

^{1, 2}Dept. of Electronics and Communication, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur, India

Abstract— Parkinson’s disease that affects the movement due to it’s a progressive sickness of the nervous system. It develops slowly, sometimes starting with a barely able to seen shaking in just one hand. But while a shaking may be the most well known sign of Parkinson’s disease, the sickness also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. The aim of this project is to develop a supporting unit for the patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease to help them eat food without depending on any external help The tremor making steady unit uses the way of thinking of a self balancing robot is made to help the patients with Parkinson’s disease. Its main unit is an MPU sensor which contains both accelerometer and gyro meter which will detect the angle of tilt caused by the tremor and corrects it. It also makes use of a Steady operation at the other end of the unit where the tremor is stabilized and holds on to the particular object which is controlled by a switch. The tremor values can see through a mobile APP. Detachable spoon head is included for replacing or washing.

Index Terms— Parkinson’s disease, Tremor, MPU sensor

I. INTRODUCTION

Parkinson’s ailment (PD) is long haul degenerative sickness of the focal sensory system that predominantly influences the motor system that is included with development. The indications of Parkinson’s illness are for the most part gone ahead gradually after some time. Beginning periods of the ailment, the side effects are shaking, unbending nature, trouble with strolling and gradualness of development. The behavioral and figuring issues may likewise happen for this PD.
The Parkinson’s disease is analyzed by specialist by making inquiries about the indications and he will tests that show how well the patinas nerves are functioning. There are no labs or blood tests for the analysis, at times, specialist may have attempt a medication.
Right now, there is no cure for PD. In any case, there are numerous kinds of pharmaceuticals that can control the side effects and diminish the sickness. The prescriptions contrast from individual to individual. Some solution makes reaction the patients. Home exercise and active recuperation additionally lessen the sickness.

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