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Ailu: An Affordable Sensorized Toy for Detection of Neuro and Motor Delays in Infants

Elaine S Ho, Wilson Torres, Laura Prosser

    IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [Proceedings]
    |August 4, 2019
    PubMed

    Insights

    Early detection of infant neurodevelopmental disorders is crucial. A sensorized toy, Ailu, integrated into the PANDA gym, measures natural play for efficient developmental delay screening.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurodevelopment
    • Infant Motor Development
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders is vital for timely intervention and improved long-term outcomes in infants.
    • Quantitative measurement of developmental milestones during natural play offers a promising avenue for efficient screening.
    • Existing screening methods may lack the quantitative precision needed for early identification of subtle delays.

    Observation:

    • The Ailu sensorized toy is designed to elicit and quantitatively measure natural infant play interactions.
    • The Ailu toy is integrated into the Play and Neuro Development Assessment (PANDA) gym, a universal screening tool.
    • A case study evaluated Ailu's design and potential in a 3-month-old infant, assessing upper limb, lower limb, and parent-guided interactions.

    Findings:

    • Ailu successfully encourages infant reaching, kicking, and grasping behaviors.
    • The sensorized toy demonstrated potential for quantitative assessment of infant motor skills.
    • Further infant trials are planned to validate Ailu's ability to distinguish typical from atypical development.

    Implications:

    • Ailu has the potential to serve as a novel, quantitative tool for early detection of developmental delays in infants.
    • The PANDA gym, incorporating Ailu, could enhance the efficiency and accuracy of infant developmental screening.
    • This approach may lead to earlier and more effective interventions, improving long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes.

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