Development of new treatment technology for children with developmental disabilities through industry-government-academia collaboration

Project Gist

Developing an application to treat clumsiness

Keywords

Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dexterity, Application, Treatment

Background and Purpose

Developmental coordination disorder is present in 5-6% of school-aged children and affects not only motor development but also psychological development. However, current medicine lacks useful methods to ameliorate clumsiness. In addition, the effect of exercise improvement can be maintained by continuing daily treatment according to individual symptoms, but at present it is difficult to implement due to manpower problems. In this research, we aim to develop an exercise support application that children can work on while having fun.

Project Achievements

Through this project, we were able to build industry-government-academia collaboration. As a result, it became possible to carry out research to solve the problems in the field of rehabilitation using the technology developed in the research field. Based on the results obtained in this project, external funding was obtained for the development of medical equipment. By operating as a project leader, I was able to gain the knowledge and experience necessary for management.

Future Prospects

We will conduct research and development that incorporates the biodesign process in order to certify exercise support applications for treating clumsiness in children as medical devices.

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Principal Investigator