| Idea Name: |
Gyrox |
| Slogan: |
Hand tremor reduction device |
| Supervisor Name: |
Jawad Aslam |
| Supervisor Designation: |
Dr |
| Supervisor School: |
SEECS |
| Supervisor Department: |
SMME |
| Contact number: |
03335482612 |
| Email ID: |
[email protected] |
| Abstract: |
| Hand tremors have become increasingly widespread over the years. Although there are many causes of these tremors like Parkinson’s, anxiety etc. Essential Tremors appear to be the most common cause. As of today, no definitive cure exists. We plan to develop a wearable glove that uses high rpm motors to minimize hand tremors (using gyroscopic precession).
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| What is the unmet need in society that your idea will fulfill ? |
| one million people suffer from Parkinson's in Pakistan alone. Local research on such types of products is negligible and there's a clear lack of any efficient solution to this problem. This provides us with the perfect opportunity to not only fill this gap but also give back to society.
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| Who needs it ? How many would benefit ? |
| Theres dire need for a solution to hand tremors, with a million Parkinson's patients and only expensive imported gimmicks to show for it. The older Pakistanis will benefit most as we plan to make our product comfortable as well as affordable. Our main objective being to provide ease to the user . |
| How will the solution works |
| We plan to develop a wearable glove that minimizes hand tremors using gyroscopic precession. A spinning gyroscope maintains its axis by applying counter torque; we will mount a spinning disc attached to a gimbal onto the glove. Ideally it will be able to accommodate different levels of vibratory movements according to the user's needs and severity of their condition. The greater the rpm of the spinning gyroscope the more ‘vibrations’ it will damp. |
| Who are your competitors ? How is your solution different |
| Cala Trio, Tremelo, Liftware spoon are our competitors. Although they sound good, none have proven to be effective against tremors. All are imported and the rising dollar rates, import duties and generally high healthcare costs keep it out of reach of the masses. Locally, no device is being produced |
| Status: |
new |
| Entry Date & Time: |
2021-12-22 (1907) |
