Using augmented reality gaming system to enhance hand rehabilitation

Abstract

For those people who suffer from major hand injury, encouraging them to carry out rehabilitation is an important therapeutic activities. However, it is a repetitious routine for patients who easily get tired and bored. This study developed a system that combined the technology of augmented reality (AR) with air pressure detecting device and the concept of game based learning. In this AR gaming system, patients with different extent of hand injuries can squeeze toys ball, through ball pressure control, and manipulate a fish tank computer game, in order to achieve the rehabilitation of hand function.