A Robotic Feeder can be used by anyone with reduced upper limb function to improve independence at mealtimes.
What’s the benefit?
The Robotic Feeder supports you to eat independently. With the increased level of independence offered by the robotic feeder you can now eat at the same time as friends and family.
Obi Robotic Feeder
At FlexEquip we currently have the Obi Robotic Feeder in stock.The Obi feeder allows the user to choose when they eat and what they eat from the four food compartments.
Included in hire of the Obi
Included in the hire of the Obi:
- Robotic feeder, Obi
- 1 x plate
- 1 x placemat
- 1 x small spoon
- 1 x large spoon
- Charging cord
- 2 x black switches
Not Included
- Additional switches can be requested separately
- Switch mounts can be requested separately.
How to hire: 3 easy steps
- Ask your Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Pathologist (SP) if a robotic feeding aid is suitable for you.
- Your OT or SP makes the referral on the FlexEquip website
- FlexEquip sends you the Robotic Feeder.
How much does a Robotic Feeder cost to hire?
MND NSW covers the cost of hire, delivery and maintenance of all FlexEquip items for people over the age of 65 and who are living with MND.
The NDIS will fund the hire of a Robotic Feeder for adults with assistive technology funding in their NDIS plan.
Find out more
For more information about eating aids, including demonstration videos visit the eating aids page of the FlexEquip website. Click on the item and find the demonstration videos in the ‘additional information’ tab.
There is no limit to the number of items you can hire from FlexEquip.
Check out what else is available in the FlexEquip Product Library and ask your health professionals if they are suitable for you.
