Smart Vest for Improving Behavioral Performance of School-aged Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

This project aims to develop an innovative intelligent perception vest that can effectively identify and treat school-age children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through behavioral intervention. The smart vest is composed of a textile vest, a signal acquisition module, an intelligent analysis and perception module, and a feedback module. It allows user to carry out state adjustment and emotional control so that the behavior level can be maintained within the normal range. The behavioral data collected can also be stored and analyzed to provide objective data support for further adjustment of the treatment plan.

This project will also focus on the research and design of the textile materials, fabric structures and styles of the vest to achieve effective integration with related intelligent modules and units, and to achieve the comfort usage properties and the best effect of feedback behavior intervention for users.

ADHD is a common behavioral disorder. Patients usually have behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, which cause learning and social difficulties and obstacles. At present, the prevalence of ADHD among school-age children worldwide is 6%-8%. According to a back-of-the-envelope calculation, Hong Kong would have about 70,000 school-age children suffering from ADHD.