Author Archives: Andy Burton

RISE – Refugee Interactive Skills for Employment (Jan 2012 – Dec 2014) The RISE project will assist refugees to improve their employment skills. The four serious computer games and curriculum material will help to prepare jobseekers in six important areas: … Continue reading →

Thought Dance (2011) ‘Thought Dance’ is an artistic project conceived by choreographer Matthias Sperling. The result is an interactive installation that uses EEG brain scanning technology to allow two participants at a time to engage in a visible dance that … Continue reading →

Virtual Portal for Interaction and ICT Training for People with Disabilities (Jan 2011 – Dec 2013) ViPi aims to support and facilitate the acquisition of basic ICT skills for  people with disabilities. The project aims to provide a “one-stop-shop” interactive … Continue reading →

AEGIS – Open Accessibility Everywhere – Groundwork, Infrastructure, Standards (Sept 2010 – Aug 2012) Interactive Systems at NTU is a test site for the many exciting assistive technology innovations being developed under the AEGIS project. We have been involved in … Continue reading →

CLAHRC Stroke Rehabilitation Project (2009 to 2011) After stroke, a patient will typically need to do many repetitions of specific exercises over a short period of time in order to regain muscle definition and strength in their affected upper limb. … Continue reading →

GOET – Game On Extra Time (Oct 2008-Sep 2010) The work from the GOET project was undertaken to support people with learning disabilities in getting and keeping a job by helping them to learn more independent living skills that help … Continue reading →

Virtual Cane (2007) The Virtual Cane uses the Wiimote’s ability to describe a body within 3D space to provide an interface to 3D environments for the visually impaired. The Wii Cane System maps the real world position and orientation of … Continue reading →

Game On (Oct 2006 – Sep 2008) Highly engaging and motivating games-based learning materials were created to encourage development of basic, personal and work sustainability skills in prisoners, those at risk of offending and ex-offenders, including those with disabilities. The … Continue reading →

Quest (2006) In the Quest project, the ISRG designed, implemented and evaluated a serious game to address the development needs of young people at risk of social exclusion. These were characterised as having low self esteem, poor levels of confidence, … Continue reading →

ISRG Software Repository There are further details and downloads of other games and software developed by the group in the ISRG Software Repository. (here)