title: Memory and accurate processing brain rehabilitation for the elderly: LEGO robot and iPad case study.
abstract: This paper presents the results of research that applies cognitive therapies associated with memory and mathematical problem-solving in elderly people. The exercises are programmed in an iPad and can be performed both from the Tablet and in an interactive format with a LEGO robot. The system has been tested with 2 men and 7 women over the age of 65 who have slight physical and cognitive impairment. Evaluation with the SUS resulted in a mean of 48.45 with a standard deviation of 5.82. The score of overall satisfaction was 84.37 with a standard deviation of 18.6. Interaction with the touch screen caused some usability problems due to the elderly people's visual difficulties and clicking accuracy. Future versions will include visualization with more color contrast and less use of the keyboard.
authors.affiliation: DeustoTech Life [eVIDA] Faculty of Engineering University of Deusto, Avda de las Universidades 24, Bilbao, Spain.
authors.forename: Leire
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lopez-Samaniego
authors.affiliation: DeustoTech Life [eVIDA] Faculty of Engineering University of Deusto, Avda de las Universidades 24, Bilbao, Spain.
authors.forename: Begonya
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Garcia-Zapirain
authors.affiliation: DeustoTech Life [eVIDA] Faculty of Engineering University of Deusto, Avda de las Universidades 24, Bilbao, Spain.
authors.forename: Amaia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mendez-Zorrilla
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D063731:Mobile Applications; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D018910:Video Games
keywords: cognitive rehabilitation; iPad; objective-C; system usability scale (SUS)