TOM PAUL

Assistive devices

Low cost assistive device product family

Problem

People with dissabilities usually can’t afford assistive devices to help them control electronic devices due to the high cost and low availability of these products.

Solution

Develop a low cost assistive device product family, to cover most of the day to day activities done on electronic devices.


Fully produced with low scale production methods such as 3d printing and laser cutting. Standard electronic components and Arduino boards make them fully customizable to each patient's need.

Giromouse

Giromouse is an assistive device designed to help people with limited motor skills in upper limbs be able to use their every day electronic

devices.

Developed to work s a regular computer mouse but with a clever twist; Giromouse sits comfortably on the user's head and is controlled purely by head movements and facial gestures, such as winking or raising the eyebrows.

Scroll

The Scroll device allows patients with limited upper limb movement to scroll and navigate the computer screen vertically. It can be used

together with other devices from the ecosystem. For computers, smartphones and tablets.

Prex

Prex allows patients with limited upper limb movement to do the left click function using the palm of their hand, fingers in extension and even their feet. To be used on computers, smartphones or other products of this family. It’s also used in ICUs to call for nursery or medical attention.

Speech aid

This device helps people who can’t speak communicate with others through pre-recorded sentences or words, such as “yes” or “no”. Its activated through any prex or giromouse action, and is programmed acording to the patient’s need.