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Sensio
SENSIO AI WEARABLES
Sensio is an innovative IoT biometric widget that provides elderly individuals with seamless integration between Sensio devices to manage chronic pain through non-invasive AI wearables that allow doctors to remotely administer pain medication and grant AI autonomy to respond immediately when severe pain is detected, encouraging independent living amongst the elderly.
Inspiration:
Every day, I find it heartbreaking to watch my grandma struggle with chronic pain. She feels dependent on others and hesitates to reach out, not wanting to be a burden. So, I wanted to create devices that help her pinpoint and manage her pain, while also enabling her to communicate with doctors as needed, allowing her to feel more independent.
Duration
2 Months | OCT - NOV 2024
Responsibilities
Research, sketch ideation, empathy map, hi-fi prototypes, wireframes, usability testing
Tools
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
LIVE PROTOTYPE (>^ - ^)>
|Problem
Many elderly individuals often struggle with managing chronic pain because of limited mobility, memory issues, social isolation, fear of being a burden, taking multiple medications, and lack of consistent monitoring, leading to delays in care, lower quality of life, and a lack of independence.
How might we help elderly individuals manage chronic pain through non-invasive AI wearables that allow doctors to remotely administer pain medication and grant AI autonomy to respond immediately when severe pain is detected?
Design Process
Problem
Research
Analysis
Ideation
Solution
|Research
Empathizing with users to better understand them.
I conducted research by reviewing articles with over 50 citations and conducting in-person interviews with elderly individuals to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and priorities for managing chronic pain.
Statistics of Elderly Individuals
65%
50%
77%
experience chronic pain
leave chronic pain untreated
express a strong desire to live independently
User Interviews
"It’s hard to tell if my pain is critical enough to call my doctor, but I don’t want to take medication if I don’t really need it."
-Interviewee requested to remain anonymous
"It’s hard to explain how my pain changes during the day. I wish there was a way for my doctor to know without me having to describe it all."
-Interviewee requested to remain anonymous
"When the pain gets too much, I sometimes feel like I’m just waiting too long for help to arrive."
-Interviewee requested to remain anonymous
|Analysis
Narrowing down the target audience.
To identify the target market, I developed a user persona empathy map to visualize the common pain points experienced by elderly individuals dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis.
User Persona
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Name: Margaret
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Age: 82
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Hobby: Tai-Chi Enthusiast
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Diagnosis: Thyroid & Chronic Pain
Suffers from Chronic Pain: Margaret, Female, Age 82
Margaret is an elderly individual living independently who struggles with chronic pain due to arthritis. She desires a simple, reliable solution that can help her manage pain without frequent doctor visits. Margaret feels anxious about using new technology, fearing it might be too complicated or intrusive. However, she is hopeful that a non-invasive wearable could provide personalized pain relief and connect her seamlessly with her healthcare provider. Margaret values her independence and wants a solution that respects her lifestyle while ensuring her pain is monitored and treated promptly.
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|Ideation
Generating a broad range of ideas through sketches.
As shown below, I explored several AI wearable concepts during the ideation phase to identify different opportunities for elderly individuals managing chronic pain with a focus on their frustrations.
I also created several digital wireframe sketches to map out the essential screens needed for my final prototype.
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UI Style Guide
|Solution
A solution to the problem.
Solves the identified problem where elderly individuals can now manage chronic pain through non-invasive AI wearables that allow doctors to remotely administer pain medication and grant AI autonomy to respond immediately when severe pain is detected.
(Sensio AI Wearables):
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Sensio Patch
The Sensio Patch sticks easily to the body, where sensors continuously track pain levels and send updates to a connected app for doctors and caregivers.
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Sensio Injector
The Sensio Injector is activated and paired with the app so doctors can administer pain medication remotely.
For critical scenarios or remote care, AI with conditional authority over the Sensio Injector ensures timely pain relief.
For non-urgent cases, AI can generate smart notifications for doctor review prior to administering medication.
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