Eating is one of the common daily activities that comes as natural as putting one foot in front of the other. For people with shaky hands, however, it can be a daunting task. Thankfully, technology is available to change that.
Everyday, healthy people look forward to breakfast, lunch and dinner. But imagine if certain foods that you take for granted were off your list simply because you couldn’t figure out how to eat them without spilling them all over yourself? This is a reality for people who suffer from hand tremors and Parkinson’s disease.
Warming up over some hot soup or enjoying a cool banana split can be an embarrassing, if not detrimental experiences. That’s unless you have $295 to spare for a Liftware spoon. It might sound extravagant, but this special spoon has technology overhead. Scientists and engineers of the National Institutes of Health input sensors and gadgets that make for a safe eating experience. Who knows? Maybe one day, health insurers will even cover part of the cost.
According to the American Academy of Neurology, the Liftware spoon cancelled tremors in 70% of research participants when tested out. Sensors in the handle detect when the user’s hand is shaking and proper engineering steadies the spoon so you can bring food to your mouth without one spill.
To learn more, visit liftlabsdesign.com.
Doprah No Filtah is total tech junkie who researches functional creations while listening to dope new hip hop mixtapes. Follow her on Twitter @SNSNightlifeMag.
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