Projektbeschreibung
Hightech-Hilfe bei Behinderungen der oberen Extremitäten
Hilfsmittel von Lesebrillen bis hin zu Spracherkennungs- bzw. -ausgabeprogrammen können den Alltag grundlegend erleichtern. Die meisten Lösungen, die bisher für Menschen mit Behinderungen entwickelt wurden, benötigen jedoch zusätzliche Software und Hardware, z. B. Anschlüsse und Kameras. Zudem können Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität der Hände keine digitalen Geräte wie Tablets und Smartphones bedienen. Das EU-finanzierte Projekt CRESCENT entwickelt hierfür die erste intuitive Bewegungssteuerung (Motion-Controller). Crescent ist ein leichtes, tragbares Band, mit dem Benutzer Computer, Tablets oder Smartphones ohne Maus oder Finger und Touchscreen steuern können. Mittels drahtloser Kommunikation und ohne zusätzliche Programme werden Armbewegungen über ein Plug-and-Play-Bluetooth-System in Befehle umgesetzt.
Ziel
In Europe today, an ever-growing population (over 4.3%) disabled by upper limb deficiency are unable
to use digital devices. Assistive technology devices have been created to enable people with disabilities to use
computer, tablets or smartphones. Conventional input devices allow individuals to control their computers through
means other than a standard keyboard or pointing device. However, these solutions present many limitations:
they generally require additional software or hardware such as connectors, cameras, etc. Their dependency on a
camera put serious limitation on the motion of the user by keeping him stationary. In addition, some are only able
to be used with specific operating systems, within a given program or single PC. Moreover, these devices have
no sensibility related to disorders of involuntary spasms, such as CP and Parkinson's, or reduced muscle
function, such as those suffering from paralysis and amputation. 6Degrees has developed the first Intuitive Motion
Controller: Crescent is a light, wearable band that enables the user to control any PC, Tablet or Smartphone with
ease, effectively replacing a mouse or finger on a touch screen. It uses wireless communication and requires no
added programs. Using a patented, adaptable, self-calibrating and learning algorithm, Crescent is a plug-and-play
Bluetooth device that, worn on the upper arm, translates gross arm movement into commands. Crescent provides
all-in-one solution, aimed at the Upper Limb deficiency as a whole. 6Degrees seeks funding to conduct a
feasibility study to prove technical and commercial viability, conducting an analytical exercise to position the
product. The objective is to test the economic viability of the platform among a larger pool of potential clients
(user-acceptance), and to assess if the chosen commercialization approach will be conducive of the projected
growth on the European level.
Wissenschaftliches Gebiet
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationssystem softwareoperating systems
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensors
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationsradio technologybluetooth
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationsmobile phones
- medical and health sciencesbasic medicineneurologyparkinson
Programm/Programme
Thema/Themen
Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung
Andere Projekte für diesen Aufruf anzeigenUnterauftrag
H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1
Finanzierungsplan
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1Koordinator
6811003 TEL AVIV
Israel
Die Organisation definierte sich zum Zeitpunkt der Unterzeichnung der Finanzhilfevereinbarung selbst als KMU (Kleine und mittlere Unternehmen).