Title :
AstroWheelie: A wheelchair based exercise game
Author :
Cuzzort, Stephen ; Starner, Thad
Author_Institution :
GVU Center, Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA
fDate :
Sept. 28 2008-Oct. 1 2008
Abstract :
Exercise is necessary to maintain physical fitness and well-being. However, many people who have limited use of their legs and need the aid of a wheelchair may find it difficult to get an adequate amount of physical activity each day. In this work, we describe AstroWheelie, a version of the classic arcade game "Asteroidstrade" which is played by using a wheelchair as the game interface. AstroWheelie encourages exercise in a enjoyable game that is appropriate for all age groups.
Keywords :
computer games; handicapped aids; user interfaces; AstroWheelie; exercise game; game interface; wheelchair; Fatigue; Fires; Leg; Marine vehicles; Medical treatment; Missiles; Oncological surgery; Weapons; Wheelchairs; Wheels;
Conference_Titel :
Wearable Computers, 2008. ISWC 2008. 12th IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2637-9
DOI :
10.1109/ISWC.2008.4911599