Skyboard – Telerehabilitation For Parkinson’s Victims

Abstract

Parkinson's disease and stroke cause debilitating motor deficits that affect millions of individuals globally. Traditional rehabilitation approaches often lack accessibility and engagement. And when they do try to adjust, it hinders patient compliance and progress. To address these problems, we developed SkyBoard, a telerehabilitation system designed to revolutionize motor function tele-physiotherapy for patients suffering from Parkinson's and stroke. 

With the use of computer vision technologies like Mediapipe and OpenCV, SkyBoard provides an engaging and easy-to-use platform for remote exercises. Using a gamified interface that accurately captures their finger actions, patients do a series of aerial tracing exercises. The technology makes use of machine learning algorithms that have been trained on several datasets in order to accurately evaluate motor function levels.

The two primary SkyBoard modules, Exercises and Detection, provide a seamless development tailored to the individual needs of every patient. The Detection module has included a Spiral Wave detection technique that makes it easier for patients to draw patterns in the air. This approach to assessing motor skills improves participation and is less physically demanding. 

The Exercises module was developed in collaboration with physiotherapists and provides patients with a progression of tracing exercises that become harder and harder with time. Every exercise aims to gradually increase motor skills, from basic lines to intricate and complex shapes. Moreover, SkyBoard's dual account features and advanced reporting system allow for continuous patient and healthcare provider monitoring and customized care. 

SkyBoard bridges the gap between traditional rehabilitation methods and modern technology to provide a complete and holistic solution that promotes patient engagement, accessibility, and improvement in motor function rehabilitation. As engineering students, we created our idea with the goal of improving the lives of Parkinson's and stroke patients worldwide by advancing healthcare via technology.