hands free feeder

Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering

Overview

The Hands-Free Feeder is a semi-autonomous arm designed to provide assisted feeding to individuals with disabilities. Using machine vision and collision detection, the arm is able to safely bring food from a receptacle, located on a table, to a user’s mouth.

Community Benefit:  The system provides those with disabilities an increase in autonomy and independence during mealtime.

Team Members

• Estefania Cabezas
• Lucas Carrizo
• Pedro Charles
  
• Holden Gibler
• Joseph Gushue
• Gabriella Rivera

Sponsor

FAU Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI)