spring! · 2016. 5. 11. · spring: smart platform for research, intervention, &...
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Customizable, Interactive Toy Platform to Enable Motivation-Driven Cognitive and Physical Development in Children Diagnosed with Autism or Developmental Disorders
Kristina T. Johnson, Rosalind W. PicardMIT Media Lab, {ktj, picard} @media.mit.edu
To enable independently-initiated play experiences to augment learning opportunities while collect-ing quantitative measures of developmental progress.
Targeted Outcomes:• Increased engagement• Cognitive development• Physical/Motor development• Social interaction• Psychophysiological regulation
SPRING: Smart Platform for Research, Intervention, & Neuro-developmental Growth
Built for very young children with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, genetic disorders, compounded diagnoses)
SPRING!
Magnets• Embedded within shapes• No mechanical components• Ensures task must be completed to receive reward
SPRING Base• Houses programmable LEDs, microprocessor, smartphone, and related circuitry• New SPRING Modules can use
same Base
Microprocessor• Hidden in leg of Base• Records shape placement and toy interaction• Automates data acquisition• Sends information to smartphone
via Bluetooth
Programmable Lights• Enable
customizable, engaging visual stimuli
• Can display biobehavioral feedback in
real-time (e.g., heart rate from wireless sensor)
User 1:• Age 4y 11m• Level 3 ASD, SPD, + rare genetic
disorder• Profound motor difficulties• Non-speaking
User 2:• Age 2y 0m• Neurotypical
SPRING Shape Sorter Module• Embedded circuitry
tracks shape placement and signals Base to display customized response• Future Modules will be
removable and interchangeable
Notes:• Parent provided social praise for both
traditional & SPRING play attempts• Session ended when child could no longer
be engaged in task, despite reasonable efforts, or at 13-minute mark
• User 1 data video coded by hand (1 coder)• User 2 data acquired from SPRING• Procedure to standardize data acquisition
and analysis currently in development
With SPRING, child shows steady improvement over time
Smartphone• Receives information from
SPRING microprocessor in Base• Presents customized audio &
video responses• Logs automated data of
toy interactions• Displays learning
prompts (matching, patterns, etc.) for advanced play• Entire SPRING
system can be controlled remotely via wifi
User ProfilesObjective
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With SPRING, child’s skills advance over time
• SPRING reinforcement tailored to each child
Preliminary Results