Control of Lego MindStorms robot by child with motor disabilities using multiple switch access

September 14, 2013
Cost: $10 to $50
Time Needed: 1 to 3 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Functional Abilities/Limitations: Difficulty in Handling and Fingering, Difficulty Reaching with Arms, Loss of Upper Extremity Skills

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Modified Lego robot car controlled by switches for driving. Child with severe motor disabilities used it to collect princesses from around a table.

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ATS is a community of people whose primary purpose is to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices. The independence and quality of life of people with disabilities and others with functional limitations are greatly increased with the use of assistive technology. Availability of assistive technology is currently limited to those devices which can be purchased and those fabricated on a custom basis. The limited size of the market often creates a significant barrier to the commercialization and availability of assistive technology devices. (Read more)