Abstract:Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the part of the brain that coordinates body movement. Tremors that often occur in the patient's hands can cause difficulty while eating. One method that can be used as assistive devices for Parkinson's sufferers is to make a spoon that can remain relatively stable. In this study, Parkinson's spoon is made equipped with an MPU6050 sensor which is used to read the rotational movement of the spoon. The read value will be forwarded … Show more
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