Platform for integration of internet games for the training of upper extremities after stroke

Abstract

The gaming system used during the process of neurorehabilitation is developed. It is composed of: acquisition component -Wacom Intuos4 XL tablet, and a computer which processes data and uses them as control signals in Internet game. Monitoring of either personal progress or success of other users using the presented platform is enabled by special evaluation system which provides comparison of the results. Quality of movement is assessed by the method which employs method of "Probability Tubes". The result of this assessment is reflected in the form of a control signal adapted to playing online games Darts. The system supports point to point movements in horizontal plane.