A Smart Self-Feeding System for Frail Elderly and Parkinsonian Patients
Received: 23 June 2025 | Revised: 14 August 2025 and 9 September 2025 | Accepted: 11 September 2025 | Online: 6 October 2025
Corresponding author: Tri Dung Dang
Abstract
This paper introduces a self-feeding machine that can help older people and people with Parkinson's disease eat independently, without having to rely on others for assistance. It consists of an index tray, a two-degree-of-freedom grip arm equipped with a spoon, and a mobile application for control, offering a cost-effective and accessible solution. The device uses machine learning to analyze nutritional intake, detect user mouth movements, and estimate calorie consumption. These capabilities enable personalized diet recommendations and real-time adjustments to tray positioning and feeding motions, thereby enhancing patient autonomy. By integrating efficient hardware design and nutritional analytics, CareFeeder represents a promising approach to improving both the independence and overall well-being of individuals with limited mobility.
Keywords:
degrees of freedom, CareFeeder, index tray, self-feeding machine, web server, Vietnamese eldersDownloads
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