Summary: PIPPI

Project number (RCN): 194602/I40

One of the main challenges for people with reduced motor capabilities is to control mouse movements effectively without risking strain injuries. Interactive touchscreen technology is a promising platform for this community, because it allows larger areas over which to move navigation tools, and thus reduces the need for fine adjustments. In 2008 MediaLT undertook the Research pilot project Parkinson ICT challenges (PIKT, Project. 188798) with support from the Norwegian Research Council. This project included experimentation at Oslo University College to test the suitability of a touchscreen solution. The prototype at this time consisted of a glove ( "iGlåv") with an infrared LED, and a Wii control that detects the light source position and strength on a projected computer screen. It soon became clear that this method of interaction with a PC might be suitable for user groups with reduced motor capabilities. An early prototype of a new pointing device "iFinger" was developed.

On this background the main goal of the pilot project is to develop and test the suitability of a projected interactive PC-management (PIP) solution for people with reduced movement capability. The basis for a pilot project is previous cooperation between Oslo University College, MediaLT and representatives for disabled groups. The main activities in the pre project are based on interactive work in connection with:

  • Development and improvement of the PIP solution, focusing on the iFinger pointing device.
  • Testing the suitability of the PIP solution for people with motor impairments.

The goal is to develop a suitable solution for the PIP user group, and to inspire and lay the foundation for commercial or project-based development and facilitation of interactive assistive technology. Since effective and appropriate use of technology is a prerequisite for active participation in today's society, projects of this type are important to ensure that people with severe motor impairments have equal access to these opportunities.

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