Aperçu: G.M.
L'étude présente une interface haptique pour aider les sourds-aveugles à
pratiquer l'équitation comme activité récréative et thérapeutique.
es réponses aux questionnaires remplis par le cavalier, la famille et
l'instructeur montrent que notre technique donne au coureur un plus
grand sens de l'indépendance et plus de joie par rapport à l'équitation
standard où l'instructeur marche avec le cheval.
Assist Technol. 2017 Mar 27:1-8. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2017.1288178
Horseback riding therapy for a deafblind individual enabled by a haptic interface
Ogrinc Ms M1,2, Farkhatdinov PhD I1,3, Walker Ms R2, Burdet E1.
Author information
- 1
- a Department of Bioengineering , Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine , London , United Kingdom.
- 2
- b Shadow Robot Company LTD , London , United Kingdom.
- 3
- c School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science , Queen Mary University of London , London , United Kingdom.
Abstract
We
present a haptic interface to help deafblind people to practice
horseback riding as a recreational and therapeutic activity. Horseback
riding is a form of therapy which can improve self-esteem and sensation
of independence. It has been shown to benefit people with various
medical conditions-including autism.
However, in the case of deafblind riders, an interpreter must stand by
at all times to communicate with the rider by touch. We developed a
simple interface that enables deafblind people to enjoy horseback riding
while the instructor is remotely providing cues, which improves their
independence. Experiments demonstrated that an autistic
deafblind individual exhibits similar responses to navigational cues as
an unimpaired rider. Motivation is an important factor in therapy, and
is frequently determinant of its outcome; therefore, the user attitude
toward the therapy methods is key. The answers to questionnaires filled
by the rider, family, and the instructor show that our technique gives
the rider a greater sense of independence and more joy compared to
standard riding where the instructor is walking along with the horse.
- PMID: 28346067
- DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2017.1288178
