PhiCube - the Playstation for Habilitation

PhiCube: The All-in-One Habilitation Platform

PhiCube is an innovative integrated platform designed as "the new play station for habilitation." It represents a significant advancement in supporting people with developmental disorders through a comprehensive, play-based approach.

What is PhiCube?

PhiCube is much more than a robot—it's a complete habilitation platform that transforms therapy into play. Originally developed from research on pediatric cerebral palsy, it has evolved into a versatile solution applicable to various developmental disorders. The platform combines patented robotic hardware, educational games, multisensory stimulation, and AI-driven data analysis to address currently unmet needs in developmental care.

Core Hardware

At the heart of PhiCube is an affordable robotic device designed to leverage upper-limb movements for effective training of fundamental competencies. The hardware features:

• Two active interfaces with modular handles that enable quality and variability in upper-limb movements

• Unique bilateral coordination training capabilities

• Multiple interaction modes, from passive upper-limb support to active resistance

• Compact, portable design that fits in a standard carry-on suitcase

Educational Gaming System

PhiCube uses patients' motor activations as input commands for a dedicated gaming application, replacing standard controllers that are often unusable by children with developmental disorders. Developed in close collaboration with therapists, caregivers, and patients, the platform offers:

• A rich library of accessible, educational games

• Games categorized by patient needs and therapy goals

• Movement-based gameplay that trains competencies where children with developmental disabilities typically struggle

Multisensory Integration

The platform incorporates multiple sensory inputs and outputs to reinforce learning and enhance engagement:

• Motion tracking

• Force feedback

• Visual and audio cues

• Customizable stimulation levels to prevent over- or under-stimulation

AI-Driven Data Intelligence

PhiCube collects and analyzes extensive data to provide:

• Proactive AI algorithms that adapt treatment based on patient response

• Real-time monitoring capabilities for therapists and caregivers, both locally and remotely

• Immediate feedback on achievements and personalized suggestions to patients

• Continuous improvement of AI models through usage data and metadata

• Data-driven guidance for platform development and optimization

Accessibility and Impact

The platform's compact, portable design enables use across multiple settings:

• Therapeutic facilities

• Home-to-home therapy sessions

• Domiciliary (at-home) use

This versatility overcomes current limitations on continuity of care and significantly increases accessibility to high-quality services. By promoting engagement, knowledge acquisition, self-management, and positive behavioral change, PhiCube delivers meaningful impact for individual well-being and society overall.