The Leap Motion Controller in Clinical Music Therapy : A Computer-Based Approach to Intellectual and Motor Disabilities
Contributo in Atti di convegno
Data di Pubblicazione:
2018
Citazione:
The Leap Motion Controller in Clinical Music Therapy : A Computer-Based Approach to Intellectual and Motor Disabilities / A. Baratè, A. Elia, L.A. Ludovico, E. Oriolo - In: International Conference on Computer Supported Education : proceedings. 2 / [a cura di] B.M. McLaren, R. Reilly, J. Uhomoibhi, S. Zvacek. - Setúbal : SCITEPRESS, 2018 Mar. - ISBN 9789897582912. - pp. 461-469 (( Intervento presentato al 10. convegno International Conference on Computer Supported Education tenutosi a Funchal nel 2018.
Abstract:
This paper describes a technological approach to overcome motor and intellectual disabilities through musical expression. In the context of clinical music-therapy sessions, we propose the introduction of ad-hoc hardware sensor devices to improve free-hand interaction and to foster the development of communication and motor skills. Multiple educational aspects are involved, ranging from the ability for the disabled to play together in a non-competitive environment to the achievement of tangible rehabilitation results. The proposed system captures user’s gesture through a Leap Motion controller, and the signals thus generated are sent to a software tool that converts movements into music notes. These activities have been integrated into music-therapy sessions held at a renowned rehabilitation center and successfully experimented on a control group.
Tipologia IRIS:
03 - Contributo in volume
Keywords:
music therapy; computer-supported education; Leap Motion
Elenco autori:
A. Baratè, A. Elia, L.A. Ludovico, E. Oriolo
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Titolo del libro:
International Conference on Computer Supported Education : proceedings. 2