Interactive therapy gloves: reconnecting partners after a stroke

  • Authors:
  • James Hallam;Vanessa Whiteley

  • Affiliations:
  • Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada;Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada

  • Venue:
  • CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2011

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Abstract

This paper explores the challenges that affect long-term partners after one of them suffers from a stroke, and offers a design solution as part of the CHI 2011 Student Design Competition. The challenge posed was to create a design that would help us to appreciate and celebrate our differences through the novel use of technology. We examined the changes that both partners go through during the recovery period after a stroke. We then designed an interactive glove as part of the rehabilitation process. The intent was to foster acceptance of each partner's contribution and to help them reconnect. This paper details the iterative design process involved.