ReMotion

ReMotion Concept - drawn on Procreate
ReMotion Logo - drawn on Procreate

Inspiration

The ReMotion sleeve was inspired by the Parkinson’s spoon, which allows Parkinson's patients to eat meals without worrying about tremors. We wanted to create an innovation that not only assists with eating but also with everyday functions.

What it does

The remotion sleeve integrates circuits with conductive nylon yarn coated with silver that is woven directly into the sleeve, connecting the entire electronic system internally. These paths transfer current to the pads placed at each muscle site, which deliver precise FES pulses to trigger muscle contractions to stabilize tremors and assist voluntary movement by combating bradykinesia.

How we built it

On our product, we attach a lightweight, flexible battery, otherwise known as a lithium-ion pouch cell, that provides power to our device. This functions similarly to wireless phone chargers. We connect energy to the sleeve through a process known as Inductive Coupling, where Direct Current is converted into Alternating Current, and then back into Direct Current.

Challenges we ran into

Throughout our journey in creating this project, we ran into various technical and logical issues. The first challenge we faced was how we could separate and innovate our project from those that already exist, eventually finding a solution through the usage intervals. Next, properly deciphering accurate data and interpreting the complicated inner workings of how electrical currents react to muscles also acted as a trouble. Yet ultimately, we at ReMotion overcame these troubles through excellent grit and determination.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We’re really proud of our hand-drawn design and innovative interwoven circuit design.

What we learned

Throughout the making of the project, we realized the lack of awareness of those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, and the completely disproportionate amount of help provided. Adding on, we also learned many details about the inner workings of arm muscles and the effect that electric pulses have on them.

What's next for ReMotion

In the future, we hope to branch out towards other diseases. Our primary goal is to be able to focus it on other diseases such as Cerebral Palsy and ALS. Along with this, we hope to gain access to other body parts. While our product only serves as an arm sleeve for now, we hope to expand upon this region, allowing for optimization in legs, feet, neck, and more.