EGG: AI-Based Interactive Design Object for Managing Post-operative Pain in Children

Jing Li (Corresponding author), Kuankuan Chen, Liuyiyi Yang, Milou Mutsaers, Emilia Barakova

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Abstract

The anticipation and effective management of pain in pediatric patients is an essential component of healthcare. AI-based interactive technologies can enhance postoperative pain management by objectively measuring pain and providing an effective distraction for children. This paper presents EGG, an AI-based interactive toy designed to estimate individual pain levels and subsequently engage the children through an immersive experience utilizing visual, tactile, and audio stimuli. An exploratory study involving 16 university students was conducted to assess EGG’s capability to distract users from stressful situations. The findings indicate that EGG serves as an effective tool for shifting attention away from stressful tasks and towards interactions with the device. This study explores and demonstrates an approach to utilizing AI in the design of smart interactive products for pain measurement and management.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArtificial Intelligence for Neuroscience and Emotional Systems
Subtitle of host publication10th International Work-Conference on the Interplay Between Natural and Artificial Computation, IWINAC 2024, Olhâo, Portugal, June 4–7, 2024, Proceedings, Part I
EditorsJosé Manuel Ferrández Vicente, Mikel Val Calvo, Hojjat Adeli
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages322-331
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-61140-7
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-61139-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 May 2024
Event10th International Work-Conference on the Interplay Between Natural and Artificial Computation, IWINAC 2024 - Olhâo, Portugal
Duration: 4 Jun 20247 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
Volume14674
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference10th International Work-Conference on the Interplay Between Natural and Artificial Computation, IWINAC 2024
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityOlhâo
Period4/06/247/06/24

Keywords

  • Interactive toy
  • Machine Learning
  • Pain management

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