Omo
Designed to feed independence
Tools
● Rhino3ds ● Keyshot ● Adobe Suite ● AI Tools ●
Involve
Hor Jun Jie
Travis Tan Guan Ri
Lee Kaien Zane
Info
Over 13 weeks, our team partnered with the School of Engineering, who had already developed the technical components behind an assistive feeding system, but what it lacked was the human experience around it. We were brought into this project, to discover beyond function, how can eating feel independent, dignified, and emotionally comforting again for someone who relies on help every day?
Through testing prototypes, observing feeding routines, and spending time speaking directly with Cerebral Palsy users and caregivers, we began to understand that the challenge was never just about delivering food, it was about restoring control, choice, and a sense of self at the dining table.
Why Cerebral Palsy users?
When we met Cerebral Palsy users, one thing became clear: they fully understand what they want to do, but their body cannot always follow. Eating, something most of us do without thinking, becomes slow, exhausting, and deeply dependent on another person’s help.
Over time, mealtimes stop feeling personal and begin feeling clinical. What is slowly lost is not only independence, but dignity the quiet dignity of being able to feed yourself, at your own pace, on your own terms.
Opportunity
Existing assistive feeders in the market solve function, but often at a cost too high for everyday families, care centres, and schools to realistically adopt.
That revealed our opportunity: to design a feeding companion that is accessible, emotionally engaging, and human-centered…something that feels less like equipment, and more like support.
More than just feeding
What makes OMO different is its companion interface, a soft expressive face powered by AI and personalized data, designed to create presence during meals. For users who often eat through assistance, OMO transforms feeding from a mechanical process into a moment of comfort, interaction, and companionship.
Sometimes, being able to take your next bite by yourself means far more than just eating… it means feeling like yourself again.
