Little WIngs

Little Wing is a simple game that is played on the iPad. The game utilizes the gyroscope as a means of directional input while the orthosis is connected via Bluetooth providing the rehabilitation input. Patients can perform exercises in comfort with little restriction on location by using the iPad.

The patient plays as Little Wing, a small pterodactyl who is unable to physically fly. However, determined to fly it uses a giant slingshot to launch itself into the sky. When Little Wing is launched, patients face a linear level design which they navigate using the tilt control of the iPad. Additionally patients are encouraged to keep up the exercises as they play. Every 10-15 second hold they perform after the initial launch will give Little Wing a small increase in speed and altitude which can potentially gives them the boost they need to reach the next checkpoint. The aim of the game is to navigate the level using these orthosis lifts to glide as far as possible from the original launch location. Patient progression can be easily mapped to how far they get on each run, the time they can hold their foot up for and how many times they produce a boost before the exercise becomes too much.