Hand Rehabilitation Game

2018 Demo
Unity C# Leap Motion Game Development

Overview

An interactive rehabilitation game designed to help patients recover hand motor functions through gamified exercises using Leap Motion hand tracking technology.

Features

  • Real-time Hand Tracking: Leap Motion sensor integration
  • Interactive Exercises: Engaging mini-games for therapy
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor patient improvement
  • Difficulty Adjustment: Adaptive challenge levels
  • Visual Feedback: Immediate response to hand movements

Tech Stack

  • Engine: Unity 3D
  • Language: C#
  • Hardware: Leap Motion Controller
  • SDK: Leap Motion SDK for Unity

Game Mechanics

Exercise Types

  1. Finger Flexion: Grasp virtual objects
  2. Range of Motion: Reach targets in 3D space
  3. Precision Control: Fine motor skill challenges
  4. Coordination: Multi-finger coordination tasks

Therapeutic Benefits

  • Motivates consistent practice
  • Provides quantifiable metrics
  • Reduces therapy monotony
  • Enables home-based rehabilitation

Technical Implementation

Hand Tracking

  • Real-time hand skeleton tracking
  • Gesture recognition algorithms
  • Palm and finger position analysis
  • Interaction zone detection

Game Design

  • Progressive difficulty curve
  • Reward system for motivation
  • Clear visual and audio feedback
  • Accessible UI for all age groups

Demo Video

Watch the system in action: YouTube Demo

Results

  • Successfully tested with rehabilitation patients
  • Positive feedback from physical therapists
  • Demonstrated measurable improvement in hand mobility
  • Potential for commercial deployment in therapy centers