SMU has produced some pretty outstanding alumni over the years, across a number of different industries. Now, two current students can be added to that list, as they have invented a device that could drastically improve the lives Parkinson’s patients. Their device is called The SteadiSpoon, which is a mechanical spoon that stays steady through the tremors of a Parkinson's patient.
Raleigh Dewan and Mason Morland are SMU students that wanted to invent something that would help patients regain dignity and independence.
They first thought of the idea after watching Dewan’s grandmother battle with Parkinson’s. They got to work on The SteadiSpoon, which was inspired by Steadicams used to film movies.
According to NBC DFW, the two students were recently awarded a grant for $20,000 from VentureWell for their device. They plan to use the money advance their inventions through a combination of funding, training, mentorship, and networking with peers and industry experts. Thanks to these students, the life of a Parkinson’s patient just got a little easier.
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