Saturday, June 29, 2013

Ghost Smart Sensor Glove Coaches Blind Athletes (video)

Or maybe stroke patients as a form of neurofeedback.
http://www.medgadget.com/2012/09/ghost-smart-sensor-glove-coaches-blind-athletes-video.html
PhysOrg is profiling the work of researchers at Imperial College London who developed a vibrational feedback device that teaches blind people to perform precise repetitive movements without an ever-present coach.  The Ghost system can memorize specific movements when demonstrated by a trainer.  The athlete can then repeatedly practice those movements while the Ghost monitors their accuracy and provides guidance using vibrations and audio cues.
Moreover, the system can import motion recordings taken from star athletes, helping the blind reproduce techniques that win medals in the Olympics.  Although the system was designed specifically for blind athletes, we expect the technology to find its way to people recovering from a stroke or other neurological conditions.
video and more at link.
Ghost arm trainer Ghost Smart Sensor Glove Coaches Blind Athletes (video)

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