FUNction Device for Muscular Dystrophy Patients

Problem Statement

Individuals with muscular dystrophy experience progressive muscular weakness, which makes independent living challenging over time. This has an impact on their psycho-social health and creates stress for caregivers.

Solution

This project enables individuals with muscular dystrophy to access computers and other accessories using a sensory input device that overrides hand weakness.

Outcomes

Individuals with muscular dystrophy would gain dignity and empowerment as they become more independent and less reliant on their caregivers through the use of the sensory input device.

More about grantee

The NUS Institute of Health Innovation & Technology, Institute for Health Innovation & Technology is a Research Institute under National University of Singapore that aims to develop a collaborative eco-system between clinicians, engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs to realize healthcare innovations with disruptive technologies. Some of the focus areas include Precision Medicine, Smart Sensors and Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health and Aging. The project team is a collaborative team of researchers, engineers, product manufacturers, physiotherapists and social workers from multiple institutions, agencies and companies (National University of Singapore, National University of Hospital, Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore, Microtube Technologies) dedicated to improving the lives of the beneficiaries by empowering independence of individuals through technology and games.