Assistive technology : the official journal of RESNA.
Publisher:
Demos,. Philadelphia, PA : Taylor & Francis
Frequency: Bimonthly, 2020-
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
RESNA (Association)
Start Year:1989 -
ISSN:
1040-0435 (Print)
1949-3614 (Electronic)
1040-0435 (Linking)
1949-3614 (Electronic)
1040-0435 (Linking)
Impact Factor
1.8
2022
| NLM ID: | 8917250 |
| (DNLM): | SR0065573(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 18299357 |
| Coden: | ASTEF2 |
| LCCN: | 90660089 |
| Classification: | W1 AS364J |
Horseback riding therapy for a deafblind individual enabled by a haptic interface. 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 indep...