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A BRITISH DESIGN company has developed a pen that makes it easier for people with Parkinson’s disease to write clearly.
Dopa Solution has created a pen called ARC designed to help those suffering from a common symptom of Parkinson’s called micrographia, a process that causes writing to become smaller and more cramped until it’s illegible.
By using high-frequency vibration motors placed inside the pen, it stimulates the key muscles in the hand and reduces the effort required to move the pen, allowing for clearer and larger writing.
The pen was tested with fourteen people who experienced micrographia, and found that their writing improved in 86% of cases.
In an interview with WIRED, its product designer Lucy Jung said it’s looking at applying the same principles to other products such as make-up tools, and computer mice.
Another similar device was released by Google X late last year. Instead of a pen, it released a smart spoon that senses how a hand is shaking and makes adjustments to stay balanced.
The device was originally developed by Lift Lab, which Google acquired last year, and according to the company, it’s able to reduce shaking of the spoon bowl by an average of 76%.
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Any help for arthritis, stiff and swollen, pain and enlarged, shaky?
I am happy gadgets coming that makes life independent where possible, all helping gadgets wonderful.
Good luck to you all.
Great idea. Those with Parkinson’s lose a lot of self-confidence when they can’t do simple things they once took for granted.
This is a great idea, it’s even something I’d consider using myself as writing for me isn’t the easiest thing in the world. I can think of countless people who would benefit from this.
This is not just for Parkinson’s patients. I have a tremor in my right hand which results in my handwriting being shaky. As a result I avoid it where I can but I would definitely give this a shot.
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Must get 2, one for each trouser pocket. Just in case I forget to turn one off the other still worrrrrrrkkkkkssssss.
Pen is of to a shaky start here.
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