A Real-Time Camera-based Motion Sensing Game Tool for Cervical Rehabilitation

The idea behind this research is to develop a camera-based motion-sensing game tool for cervical rehabilitation. Many people today prefer to engage in virtual games and seem to avoid doing any physical activity or engaging in a sport. The demand for immersive technology in the virtual world is at an all-time high. In this work, a camera-based motion detection system enables video game players to take their virtual reality experience up a notch by enabling them to use body movements to guide their games, and in turn allow the players to engage in some physical activity that too without the use of specialized hardware, a simple camera for input in this case. The proposed methodology consisted of hardware and software components and their integration. The software implementation is done using Python and C++. The calibration of the controller and testing of the proposed methodology ensures accuracy and reliability with reduced processing time. The application can easily be deployed on mobile as well as computer which will allow the users to use it remotely and help in improving their mobility. In future, the work can easily be expended for handson experience to adherence in cervical rehabilitation.