LED Strike: Educational Robot to Help Children with ADHD Improve Their Attention

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that significantly affects children's learning due to difficulties in maintaining attention, controlling impulses, and regulating motor activity. These limitations highlight the need for innovative tools to effectively and educationally address these challenges. This project aims to develop an interactive prototype inspired by the Cyclone game, specifically designed for children with ADHD. This device aims to capture attention through visual and auditory stimuli, promoting playful and educational focus. The methodology involved designing and assembling a circuit based on an Arduino Mega 2560 R3, LEDs, an LCD screen, and two sound buzzers. The LEDs are controlled using shift registers, generating dynamic light patterns. The prototype includes an interactive system where the child must immediately press a button to stop the light. If the child succeeds, they advance to the next level, progressively increasing speed and challenge. The LCD screen displays the achieved level, while the buzzers emit sounds as a reward, reinforcing user motivation. The 3D design, which simulates Mickey Mouse's head with a circle of LEDs around it, makes it visually appealing and suitable for children. The results show that the prototype effectively captures and maintains the attention of children with ADHD. Its user-friendly design and simple interaction motivate users to continue using the device, promoting the development of attention, concentration, and selfcontrol skills. In conclusion, this prototype combines technology, didactics, and attractive design, providing an effective and accessible tool that fosters attention, motivation, and retention capacity in children with ADHD. Its simplicity and effectiveness position it as an innovative resource for supporting children's learning.