Viability of Using the Leap Motion Controller in an Indirect Interaction Physical Rehabilitation Activity as an Alternative to a Direct Interaction Activity
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2016
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Haverford College. Department of Computer Science
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This thesis explores the potential of two input devices, the Leap Motion Controller and a touchscreen laptop, for use in conjunction with augmented reality in physical therapy activities for patients who suffer from motor impairments. Previous studies are mentioned to provide a general understanding of other similar research done in the field of assistive technology and to provide context for the motivation of this study. The Leap Motion Controller is used as the gesture recognition tool in an augmented reality activity meant to measure the accuracy of a user’s motor control, in what would be considered an Indirect Interaction physical rehabilitation activity. Those results are compared to the same user’s results from a Direct Interaction activity where the user performs the same hand gestures while applying pressure onto a touchscreen laptop. The advantages and limitations of each gesture recognition tool are discussed following the analysis of experimental results.