Medical Makers MILO
The challenge
Using personal devices during recovery improves quality of life by enabling communication, entertainment, and emergency contact. This fosters independence, enhancing emotional well-being and supporting the healing process.
Who it helps
MILO serves users with severe mobility impairments, such as SCI patients, post-surgical individuals, or those with neurological conditions, enabling independent communication, entertainment, and engagement using head and neck movement.
How it works
Patients with limited mobility often struggle with tasks like making video calls, drinking water, or using personal devices. Our SCARA robotic arm enables voice control of these functions, enhancing independence, communication, and overall quality of life.
MILO is a voice-controlled phone holder for patients with limited mobility. Nurses can mount a phone in under 30 seconds, and patients can adjust it hands-free. MILO tracks their face, enabling calls and connection while keeping them in frame.
Tools needed
Heavy duty gloves
Protective glasses
PC or MAC I7 +
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Prusa slicer
Screwdriver set
Ratchet + Boxes set
Needle-nose pliers
Pvc pipe cutter
scissors
Electric Srewdriver
FDM Printer
Soldering set
Cable stripper
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the Northwestern University community, Chicago, United States of America
- Team: Spinal cord injury patients at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
- Category: Daily Living, Therapy
- 12 downloads
The build files for Medical Makers MILO are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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