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He didn't have to look far to find a test subject. Rembrand's son, Yankele, finds comfort in his BioHug and even wears it for fun, not just when he’s in an agitated state.
The vest provides the best of both worlds for people like Yankele – the comfort of being wrapped in an embrace without the human contact. The vest is lined with air pockets that expand to create a hug-like sensation, and wearers can program the vest to deliver random or on-demand squeezes.
Since its invention, the BioHug has attracted interest from institutions like MIT and Stanford. In February, it received medical device certification from the Israel Ministry of Health. It's also landed on Chatelaine's list of "20 Weird, Wacky and Wonderful Health Innovations." Its relaxing effects have led doctors to consider using the vest on patients with chronic pain.
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More info: http://www.biohug.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihEJYuBrbV8
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System to track autistic children
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Social interaction
Autism
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Anxiety
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Social withdrawal or isolation
Restlessness or feeling slowed down
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities (anhedonia)
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Student designs sensory pod inspired by autistic son
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Attend Concerts/Performances
Autism
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Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Irritability or anger outbursts
Panic attacks
Racing thoughts
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Fatigue
Promoting self-management
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Enhancing Mental Health
Improving Speech and Communication
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
General and Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
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Father invents products for special needs children
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Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Educational/Leisure device (book, toy, game...)
Anxiety
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Paralysis of the legs and lower body
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Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Cognitive impairment
Difficulty controlling impulses
Enhancing Mental Health
Improving Speech and Communication
Caregiving Support
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
United States
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