Space module with gyroscope and accelerometer integration

TL;DR

MEIGA is an assistive device that translates head and cheek movements into mouse control and keystrokes, providing an effective communication tool for individuals with limited upper limb mobility.

Contribution

The paper introduces MEIGA, a novel head and cheek movement-based interface for assistive technology, demonstrating comparable performance to traditional hand-based controls.

Findings

Mouse movement speed and precision are comparable to hand-based controls.

The system effectively converts head movements into mouse control.

Cheek movements reliably simulate keystrokes.

Abstract

MEIGA is a module specially designed for people with tetraplegia or anyone who has very limited movement capacity in their upper limbs. MEIGA converts the user's head movements into mouse movements. To simulate keystrokes, it uses blinking, reading the movement of the cheek that occurs with it. The performance, speed of movement of the mouse and its precision are practically equivalent to their respective measurements using the hand.