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Assistive Technology Overview SCI Support Group

Assistive Technology Overview SCI Support Group. George Gober Assistive Technology Associate Research Department Methodist Rehabilitation Center. Too much to talk about!. Target audience AT…Assistive Technology ET…Everyday Technology Adaptive Technology Computing, EADLs, Mobility

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Assistive Technology Overview SCI Support Group

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  1. Assistive Technology OverviewSCI Support Group George Gober Assistive Technology Associate Research Department Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  2. Too much to talk about! • Target audience • AT…Assistive Technology • ET…Everyday Technology • Adaptive Technology • Computing, EADLs, Mobility • Low Tech v High Tech • Present or Future Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  3. The Agenda • Simple mobile device assists • Effective voice recognition device • Science Fiction…the Future is now! • Questions & Answers Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  4. Mobile Devices • Explosion of “smart” mobile devices • iPhone, iPod, iPad • Android based • Apps are constantly being created • Issues…touch inputs and mounting Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  5. Input • Input areas are often very small • Use a stylus • Styli must be conductive • How will it interface with user? • Some users can benefit from small area • Not a pressure touch, it is conductive • A hand orthotic, a mouthstick, or a head pointer will not work unless it made to be conductive Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  6. HippoRemote • Application can be used to control a computer…PC or MAC • Free Version is a Touch Pad and Keyboard emulator • Pro Version $4.99 • Includes templates for a variety of computer programs • User can create own templates Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  7. HippoRemote Example • Blake • Review on ATmac Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  8. Free Version Free version is a Touch Pad and Keyboard emulator Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  9. HippoRemote Pro Version Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  10. Input Orthotics • Must be conductive Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  11. iPad Mounting • Mounting to a wheelchair is expensive • Mounting to the body is much cheaper • Very flexible unit: www.handeholder.com Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  12. Voice ActivatedInfraRed Remote • VoiceMe IR; under $450 • www.broadenedhorizons.com • www.gimpgear.us Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  13. VoiceMe IR • 4 command groups; 30 commands in each group • A single command can actually be a “macro” or a series of IR signals • Example: "Play Movie" could dim the lights, turn on the TV, turn on the DVD player, turn on the stereo, set the stereo to DVD surround sound, and finally start the movie playing. Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  14. SciFi for SCI • Universal Design • Moore’s Law of Computing Power • Every 2 yrs, 2 x the power, ½ the cost • Convergent Technologies • Emerging Technologies • Neuroprosthetics • Power Exoskeletons

  15. Neuroprosthetics • BrainGate2 • Cathy (60 Minutes) shown using BrainGate2 for wheelchair driving and computer use

  16. Neuroprosthetics • Monkey using a robotic arm feeding through neurological signals

  17. Neuroprosthetics • Dean Kamen’s DEKA arm (Luke)

  18. Exoskeleton • ReWalk (video) • New article and video

  19. Exoskeleton • Cyberdyne HAL Hybrid Assistive Limb Powered exoskeleton with neuro-input

  20. Exoskeleton • XOS 2 Exoskeleton (video) Military: developing a wheelchair using the technology

  21. Exoskeleton • Honda Stride Management Assist • Bodyweight Support Assist (video)

  22. Personal Mobility Device • Honda U3-X PMD (video) (longer video)

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