Design of a mechatronic assistant in the treatment of cognitive abilities using musical stimuli for people with dementia

Abstract

This research presents the design and control of a mechatronic assistant for the treatment with music therapy in dementia patients,

in emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease, through control software im- plemented in a mechatronic system. The development of research

shows that the proposed mechatronic system detects and records the behavior of brain waves, through communication in order to

perform some corrective action against a possible unwanted unfore- seen response during therapy. This communication can be in real

time by communicating via Bluetooth through an application to a family member or patient manager and regulates the musical style according to the type of brain wave that best effects the patient with dementia and additionally, with a cloud record for further analysis of the improvement and progress of the patient. With this, the implemented mechatronic assistant will improve the well-being and quality of life of dementia patients.