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Mechatronic Innovation for ADHD Support: Development of an Automatic Pill Dispenser
KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM), Engineering Design, Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems.
2024 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Mekatronisk innovation för ADHD-stöd : Utveckling av en automatisk tablettdispenser (Swedish)
Abstract [en]

This paper presents the development and evaluation of a prototype for medication management, developed for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The research methodology implemented included sensor testing, prototype construction, user trial, and analysis of the results. Ultrasonic and IR sensors were tested and evaluated regarding their detection range, closeness, and performance with different materials and lighting. Due to a similar results between the two sensors and a low validity, the IR sensor was picked due to its size being more compatible with the prototype. Further the prototypes were developed and tested by eight people with ADHD, with the iteration of the second prototype being based on their feedback. Feedback from the interviews showed a positive response to the prototype’s features, including its customizable LED lights and ability to track the amount of medication taken. The user group rated eighth aspects and the average rating increased for six of them on the second prototype. The findings from this study show a positive ability for technical solutions made for individuals with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of user-centered design and customization options in health technology interventions.

Abstract [sv]

Denna uppsats presenterar skapandet och utvecklingen av en prototyp för läkemedelshantering, utformad för individer med ADHD. Forskningsmetoden inkluderade sensortestning, prototypkonstruktion, användartester och analys av resultaten. Ultraljuds- och IR-sensorer testades och utvärderades baserat på deras detektionsområde, närhet och prestanda med olika ljusförhållanden och material. Resultaten från sensortesterna var likvärdiga, men IR-sensorn valdes på grund av dess mindre storlek som bättre passade prototypen. Återkopplingen från intervjuerna visade en positiv respons på prototypens funktioner, inklusive de anpassningsbara LED-ljusen och förmågan att visa mängden kvarvarande medicin. Användargruppen betygsatte åtta aspekter, och för sex av dessa ökade den genomsnittliga bedömningen för den andra prototypen. Resultaten från denna studie visar på en positiv potential för tekniska lösningar utvecklade för personer med ADHD och betonar vikten av användarcentrerad design och anpassningsmöjligheter i hälsoteknologiska interventioner.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 38
Series
TRITA-ITM-EX ; 2024:71
Keywords [en]
Mechatronics, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Arduino, Automatized Aid, User-Centered Design
Keywords [sv]
Mekatronik, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Arduino, Automatiserat hjälpmedel, Användarcentrerad design
National Category
Mechanical Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-356101OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-356101DiVA, id: diva2:1911672
Subject / course
Mechatronics
Educational program
Master of Science in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Presentation
2024-06-04, 00:00
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Available from: 2024-11-08 Created: 2024-11-08 Last updated: 2024-11-08Bibliographically approved

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