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Ailu: An Affordable Sensorized Toy for Detection of Neuro and Motor Delays in Infants

Year: 2019

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders in infants is critical for early intervention to improve their long-term function. Integrating natural play with quantitative measurements of developmental milestones may help to quickly and efficiently identify infants at-risk for developmental delays. Ailu is a sensorized toy designed to elicit and measure natural infant play interactions. Ailu is part of the Play and Neuro Development Assessment (PANDA) gym, whose purpose is to serve as a universal and quantitative screening tool for detection of delays. This case study describes design considerations made developing Ailu and evaluates Ailu's potential in upper limb, lower limb, and parent-guided testing with a 3-month old infant. Ailu can encourage reaching, kicking, and grasping, and will be tested for distinguishing typical and atypical development with further infant trials.

Source: International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics

DOI: 10.1109/icorr.2019.8779523

Authors: Elaine S. Ho, Wilson Torres, Laura Prosser, Michelle J. Johnson

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Language: English

Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development