AI vests help pull out all the stops for ADHD students
Radio Television HK (RTHK)
15th December 2025
AI vests help pull out all the stops for ADHD students
A research team at The Education University of Hong Kong has created the world's first AI-powered smart vest to help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) improve their focus and classroom behaviour.
According to the team, an estimated 6.4 percent of children and adolescents live with ADHD in the city, meaning tens of thousands of students struggle daily with attention and behavioural regulation.
The vest is equipped with two small devices on on its shoulder and back section that monitor trunk and core muscle activity.
When it detects hyperactive movements, it delivers gentle vibrations to prompt the wearer to self-regulate, reducing the need for direct teacher intervention.
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