Usability of Movement-To-Music Technology for Children With Physical Disabilities

Authors

  • T. Chau Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Graduate, Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto
  • H. Schwellnus Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre
  • Y. Hamdani Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre
  • A. Lamont Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre
  • C. Eaton Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre
  • C. Tam Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre
  • R. Knox Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre
  • P. Johnson Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre

Abstract

We present results of a usability evaluation of an optical, non-contact interface to electronic music for children with physical disabilities. Usability data were collected via questionnaire and retrospective video review. Empirical usability data were organized within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) usability framework and were analyzed with data aggregation and inferential statistics. The technology was found to be significantly more usable among children with disabilities than among their able-bodied peers (p<0.05).

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Published

2002-12-31

How to Cite

[1]
T. Chau, “Usability of Movement-To-Music Technology for Children With Physical Disabilities”, CMBES Proc., vol. 27, no. 1, Dec. 2002.

Issue

Vol. 27 (2002)

Section

Academic