Designing -Based Exergames for Motor Skill Enhancement: For Children with Cerebral Palsy from Age 6 to 10


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Creator/Artist: Karan Rajeshkumar Tanna

Category: Interaction Design

Document: P3 Project

Batch: 2022-2024

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2019-onwards

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Swati Pal


Detailed Description

Cerebral palsy (CP) significantly impacts motor and cognitive skills in children, reducing their quality of life. Traditional therapies often lack engagement and effectiveness, hindering rehabilitation progress. This project aims to address these issues by developing task-based exergames specifically for children with CP. Through extensive research, we identified the limitations of current treatments and the need for innovative solutions. We created web-based games and ‘Pico’—a plug-and-play device named for “pixel” (pi) and “companion” (co)—which controls four exergames through actions based on traditional physiotherapy exercises. These games, customizable to individual needs, were tested with children with CP under supervision and were evaluated by experts. By integrating gamification into therapy sessions, we aim to make rehabilitation more enjoyable, motivating, and effective, ultimately enhancing the well-being and outcomes of children with CP.