Digital Wheel Art caters to the disabled
by Candace Savino 
{ Jun 8th 2008 at 6:00PM }
Read on if you like getting your heart warmed.
The video embedded above shows Digital Wheel Art in action, a process that uses the Wiimote's bluetooth capabilities to translate art onto a screen. YoungHyun Chung developed the project after interacting with children suffering from cerebral palsy, as they lack the ability to express themselves artistically.
Digital Wheel Art is not only a means of self-expression, though; it also provides art therapy for people suffering from disabilities. Using Johnny Lee's whiteboard ideas as a starting point, Chung managed to create a painting program that traces the path of the Wiimote. The Wiimote can thereby be attached to a wheelchair, allowing disabled people to paint digitally with simple movements. To change colors, the user only has to tilt his or her head.
We're certainly impressed by Chung's efforts, and we're glad to see video game technology being use to help others. Kudos to you, Mr. Chung.
The video embedded above shows Digital Wheel Art in action, a process that uses the Wiimote's bluetooth capabilities to translate art onto a screen. YoungHyun Chung developed the project after interacting with children suffering from cerebral palsy, as they lack the ability to express themselves artistically.
Digital Wheel Art is not only a means of self-expression, though; it also provides art therapy for people suffering from disabilities. Using Johnny Lee's whiteboard ideas as a starting point, Chung managed to create a painting program that traces the path of the Wiimote. The Wiimote can thereby be attached to a wheelchair, allowing disabled people to paint digitally with simple movements. To change colors, the user only has to tilt his or her head.
We're certainly impressed by Chung's efforts, and we're glad to see video game technology being use to help others. Kudos to you, Mr. Chung.
[Via Destructoid]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
B - @ Jun 8th 2008 6:34PM
It's always nice to be reminded that there are people out there trying to actually HELP other people.
lorddshadow @ Jun 8th 2008 11:31PM
good job buddy! great way to help some people out. if everybody was like this, we wouldn't be as messed up. kudos to you dude. if i had the skill to do something like this, i would try, but i don't, but as long as there are guys like this, that won't really matter.
Ethan @ Jun 9th 2008 5:44AM
I remember how ace crayons were as a kid. That's brilliant.