A Spoon That Controls Tremors


I have trained myself to look for the little details in people. I am very into body language and facial expressions. I can tell immediately if someone is not feeling well or has had a change his or her personality. I can’t tell you why I know the difference in people, but I can immediately pick up changes.

I can instantaneously spot a slight tremor, even if it is totally subtle. A few months ago, I had breakfast with a group of friends. I was a little shocked when I saw one of the youngest guys at the table shaking. At first I thought I was seeing things, but then I noticed that he kept his hands under the table.

I didn’t ask what was wrong, but I got very nervous when he started to eat. Everything was going all over the place. I had to pretend all was normal.

CNET recently did a story about the Liftware Spoon by Lift Labs in San Francisco. Its patented spoon technology actually helps stabilize tremors and related disorders. A press release said the spoon uses an “active cancellation of tremor” technology that works to counteract the tremors people can experience in their hands and help prevent spills.

The folks at Lift Labs say the spoon will cost $295 when it becomes available in September. Watch the video to see if it is worth it. We may need to tell others. The older we get, the more shaking is going on. Look for it.