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Empowering Independence: Emilia’s Journey with Obi Robot
When Jacqui McNeill adopted her then three-year-old daughter Emilia back in 2021, she knew she would be taking on the role of not only a parent but also a disability advocate.
Independent Eating for Students with Disabilities: Assistive Technology Makes it Possible
As the hands on the clock slowly tick toward noon, stomachs grumble, legs stir underneath desks, and eyes stray from the whiteboard to watch every
Six Years Using Obi with ALS: A Veteran’s Testimony
Thomas, U.S. Marine Veteran “People really don’t understand how blessed they are to be able to use their hands and arms. Obi is right up
7 Adaptive Tools for Individuals with Arthrogryposis
Arthrogryposis is a medical condition that affects joint movement and muscle development. Individuals with this condition have stiff and often malformed joints, making it difficult
6 Adaptive Devices and New Technologies for Veterans with ALS
This post was written by a Licensed Occupational Therapist. While the past few years have brought a lot of chaos, they have also ushered in
Veteran Testimonial: Independence By The Spoonful
Written by Juan A. Reyes, Obi User, Veteran – MSgt (ret), USAF – Independence By The Spoonful Strange title right? As you keep reading you’ll understand.
Regaining Freedom & Feeling Alive Again with Obi.
Written by Erwin B., Obi User in The Netherlands – Hello! I’m Erwin, 54 years old and I’m from the Netherlands. For 2.5 months I’ve had the privilege of using Obi!
4 Adaptive Devices for Eating and Drinking
This article was written by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Eating and drinking are important acts of self-care that give our bodies essential nutrients and energy.
Learn more about how Obi makes independent eating possible
Obi is an Adaptive Eating Device designed to help adults and children with physical disabilities or impairments who need assistance in the self-feeding process. It includes a multi-sensory, interactive base unit that can be used with almost any kind of food.
With Obi, users become more engaged in the mealtime experience, while gaining independence and confidence when eating independently.
