The Memory-o-Matic

Rosa

Age 9Belfast, UK

If you have forgotten something my machine will project what you have forgotten on the wall so you will automatically remember. It has a built-in emotion detector e.g. if you're feeling sad it will play you a video of a person or time you have forgotten so you can remember how happy they made you. You tell the device at the start of the day "I have an appointment today at 3pm, remind me" and it will remind you so you never forget. If you say you want to remember what your mum looks like ask it to project pictures of your mum onto the wall. Helps people with dementia and the elderly. It is very bright and colourful so you notice it.

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Little Inventors team says

You have come up with a truly inspirational invention for older people and people who have memory loss or dementia. I think the Memory-o-matic would make life so much easier and delightful. Well done Rosa!

This idea has been brought to life

The Memory-o-Matic was brought to life by Ruth and Aidan from the Nerve Centre in Belfast.

For the Memory-o-Matic we used a mixture of 3D scanning, 3D printing, and craft materials. For the room mockup, we created this using a laser cutter for the frame, craft materials, and a digital photo frame...This is a lovely invention and very helpful idea for people suffering from dementia. Rosa had a very clear vision for her invention and using a variety of fabrication machines we were able to make her dream a reality.

The Memory-o-Matic model has lots of hidden details!