Rehabilitation of patients with motor disabilities using computer vision based techniques

Authors

  • Alejandro Reyes-Amaro Mathematics and Computer School, University of Havana
  • Yanet Fadraga-González Mathematics and Computer School, University of Havana
  • Oscar Luis Vera-Pérez Mathematics and Computer School, University of Havana
  • Elizabeth Domínguez-Campillo Mathematics and Computer School, University of Havana
  • Jenny Nodarse-Ravelo International Center for Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Alejandro Mesejo-Chiong Mathematics and Computer School, University of Havana
  • Biel Moyà-Alcover epartament de Ciències Matemàtiques i Informàtica, Universitat de les Illes Balears
  • Antoni Jaume-i-Capó Departament de Ciències Matemàtiques i Informàtica, Universitat de les Illes Balears

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17411/jacces.v2i1.87

Keywords:

computer vision, rehabilitation, skin detection, OpenCV, QT.

Abstract

In this paper we present details about the implementation of computer vision based applications for the rehabilitation of patients with motor disabilities. The applications are conceived as serious games, where the computer-patient interaction during playing contributes to the development of different motor skills. The use of computer vision methods allows the automatic guidance of the patient’s movements making constant specialized supervision unnecessary. The hardware requirements are limited to low-cost devices like usual webcams and Netbooks.

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Published

2012-05-11

How to Cite

Reyes-Amaro, A., Fadraga-González, Y., Vera-Pérez, O. L., Domínguez-Campillo, E., Nodarse-Ravelo, J., Mesejo-Chiong, A., … Jaume-i-Capó, A. (2012). Rehabilitation of patients with motor disabilities using computer vision based techniques. Journal of Accessibility and Design for All, 2(1), 62–70. https://doi.org/10.17411/jacces.v2i1.87

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012): Journal of Accessibility and Design for All

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