Abstract
A 3D virtual system is presented using the leap motion device and Unity 3D software. The system is based on three playful tasks that allow children to recover their fine motor skills in an entertaining way. This system is designed to perform movements like flexion-extension of fingers, supination-pronation, ulnar and radial deviation. The games stimulate visual motor coordination and concentration, which are important factors in the recovery of fine motor skills. The system was used by ten children aged between 6 and 10 years and they have the support of a rehabilitation specialist. After they have completed all the tasks, the SEQ (Single Ease Question) usability test was applied with results (60.8 ± 0.26). The test allows determining that the system has a good acceptance to be used in rehabilitation.
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We thank the “Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE” for financing the investigation project number 2016-PIC-0017.
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Escobar, I. et al. (2018). Fine Motor Rehabilitation of Children Using the Leap Motion Device – Preliminary Usability Tests. In: Rocha, Á., Adeli, H., Reis, L., Costanzo, S. (eds) Trends and Advances in Information Systems and Technologies. WorldCIST'18 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 746. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77712-2_98
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