BabyBot 2024
BabyBot 2024
BabyBot was created and continued by students and faculty who wanted to make the world a bit more equal for everyone. The CDC reports that cerebral palsy affects around 1 in 345 children, 41 percent of whom will never be able to walk independently. In an era of unprecedented medical advancements, we still see more children in need than professionals who can provide care – which is precisely what BabyBot hopes to change. One of the most effective early interventions for infants with cerebral palsy involves training a child’s balance and core strength by moving the child atop an exercise ball. This evidence-based technique is simple yet time-consuming and costly for a professional to administer each time. Instead, BabyBot discovered this process could be replicated with two motors that tilt a half-exercise ball along pre-programmed or user-controlled movements. By automating exercise ball therapy, BabyBot aims to create a world where treatment can be easy, inexpensive, and accessible to all.