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INTENDED USERS
Obi accommodates a spectrum of people who have difficulty feeding themselves. Please ensure
potential users possess the ability to safely, and successfully, operate Obi as well as the ability to
chew and swallow without assistance. The following describes the intended users:
Users may have the follow medical conditions:
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Amputees
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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenital (AMC)
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Cerebral Palsy
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Essential Tremor
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Spinal cord injury
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Other conditions impairing upper extremity motor control
Intended User Population:
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Male or Female
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5 years and older
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Cognitive capability to operate a simple machine
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Ability to make decisions about food selection and consumption
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Ability to chew and swallow