Microsoft Emma - A wearable device to help those suffering from Parkinson's
Microsoft Emma
A wearable device to help those suffering from Parkinson's
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Not sure if the hunt will be verified but nonetheless, everyone should know about this cool device being developed my Microsoft research.
Approximately 2% of the world's population suffer from Parkinson's disease, a neurological condition that leads to constant limb tremors for those affected.
Project emma, named after microsoft employee, emma lawton (diagnosed with Parkinson's at an early age of 29), was created to help people such as her. The device was invented as part of BBC documentary, The big life fix, by Haiyan Zhang, and helped Hiayan's colleague continue doing graphic design and be able to draw ans write.
The watch like device, introduces vibrations around the wrist using motors in the device. Research behind understanding Parkinson's proposes that it happens because the brain is reacting to an initial incorrect perception of movement, and creates an erroneous feedback loop. The device introduces white noise in the form of vibrations to cancel out the initial incorrect perception of the brain.
The project, in research phase may evolve and never hit the market but that doesn't mean its not a cool product worth hunting. Even if it isn't people should know there is a way forward for them.
No con for this one.
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https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/project-emma/
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Pros:
People with Parkinson's disease would have more confident and positive outlook in life because of this product.
They can showcase their skills and talents because they wouldn't have to worry about their disease anymore.
Cons:
Thanks for the review. Parkinson's isn't a disease, even though the full term for it is Parkinson's disease. Its a condition. The choice of words here can have powerful implications.
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