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Memory and accurate processing brain rehabilitation for the elderly: LEGO robot and iPad case study

Issue title: Frontiers in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology – Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, 25–28 September 2014, Beijing, China

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Lopez-Samaniego, Leire; | Garcia-Zapirain, Begonya | Mendez-Zorrilla, Amaia

Affiliations: DeustoTech Life [eVIDA] Faculty of Engineering University of Deusto, Avda de las Universidades 24, Bilbao, Spain

Note: [] Corresponding author: Leire Lopez-Samaniego, DeustoTech Life [eVIDA] Faculty of Engineering University of Deusto, Avda de las Universidades 24, Bilbao, Spain. Tel.: +34 619 96 72 23; E-mail: [email protected].

Keywords: iPad, cognitive rehabilitation, objective-C, system usability scale (SUS)

DOI: 10.3233/BME-141181

Journal: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, vol. 24, no. 6, pp. 3549-3556, 2014

Published: 2014
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Abstract

This paper presents the results of research that applies cognitive therapies associated with memory and mathematical problem-solving in elderly people. The exercises are programmed in an iPad and can be performed both from the Tablet and in an interactive format with a LEGO robot. The system has been tested with 2 men and 7 women over the age of 65 who have slight physical and cognitive impairment. Evaluation with the SUS resulted in a mean of 48.45 with a standard deviation of 5.82. The score of overall satisfaction was 84.37 with a standard deviation of 18.6. Interaction with the touch screen caused some usability problems due to the elderly people's visual difficulties and clicking accuracy. Future versions will include visualization with more color contrast and less use of the keyboard.

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