Early Solution Thinking

The focus of our current technology development efforts  at HUGS-Lab is a suite of smartphone app controlled “smart” toys for deployment with a child’s individualized HEP.  We are currently working on version 3 (HUGS-3). All of our modifications are the result of family and therapist feedback, but we know we are not done!!

How the SmartSuite Prototype Works

Force and movement data are captured wirelessly by the SmartSuite toys and smartphone camera in the home. These data make their way over Wi-Fi to the SmartSuite portal where they are available  in user-friendly formats for families and therapists to review and share , facilitating collaboration and course correction if needed. See the picture above.

Our current work has concentrated on hand use. However as we develop SmartSuite, we envision tool sets focused on rolling, standing, crawling, walking and other home activities as are identified as important by families and therapists.