Feeding assistant robot

This invention describes a robot designed to help people with limited arm movement feed themselves. It features a picking arm with a gripper to select food from a tray and a feeding arm with a spoon to deliver it to the user's mouth. The user directly controls both arms via an input device, with the arms specifically designed using a horizontally rotating first link and a hinged second link, allowing the gripper to move vertically for precise food handling.

Why it matters: Since 2015, the cost and accessibility of precise robotic components and microcontrollers have significantly decreased. Advances in assistive input devices, such as improved eye-tracking or voice control, could also make the user interface more intuitive and effective for disabled users.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateCustom mechanical links, motors, control software

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