Descripción del proyecto
Una ayuda de alta tecnología para las discapacidades de las extremidades superiores
Las tecnologías asistenciales, desde gafas de lectura hasta dispositivos de texto a voz y de voz a texto, pueden cambiarnos la vida. Están diseñadas para mejorar las capacidades funcionales de las personas con discapacidad y la mayoría de las soluciones actuales suelen requerir «software» y «hardware» adicional, como conectores y cámaras. Además, las personas con discapacidad que no pueden usar las manos son incapaces de utilizar dispositivos digitales como tabletas y teléfonos inteligentes. El proyecto financiado con fondos europeos CRESCENT busca revertir esta tendencia con el primer controlador de movimiento intuitivo. Crescent es una banda vestible ligera que permite a los usuarios controlar cualquier ordenador, tableta o teléfono inteligente sin usar ningún ratón ni tocar una pantalla táctil. Utiliza comunicación inalámbrica y no requiere ningún programa añadido al margen de un dispositivo Bluetooth de enchufar y usar que convierte los movimientos de los brazos en comandos.
Objetivo
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.
Ámbito científico
- 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
Programa(s)
Convocatoria de propuestas
Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoriaConvocatoria de subcontratación
H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1
Régimen de financiación
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1Coordinador
6811003 TEL AVIV
Israel
Organización definida por ella misma como pequeña y mediana empresa (pyme) en el momento de la firma del acuerdo de subvención.