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Microsoft Kinect could be used to heal wounded veterans

Microsoft Kinect could be used to heal wounded veterans

The Kinect is obviously a super popular gaming device, but over the past few years many researchers, hackers and even regular people have realised its huge potential for doing other things, like helping medical professionals during operations or creating brilliant works of art. Its potential in the medical arena has spread even further, as we’ve seen over the past year it’s been used to help stroke victims interact with others online and play a role in … Read entire article »

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Kinect interface allows stroke victim to send basic emails

Kinect interface allows stroke victim to send basic emails

It seems there are just no limits to what you can use the Microsoft Kinect to do in the health and medical fields nowadays, from bringing up images for doctors whilst on the operating table to possibly even detecting early signs of autism amongst toddlers. Last week we came across another innovative use, which allows stroke victims to send emails and interact online through a series of simple gestures. A blogger called Chad Ruble has created a … Read entire article »

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