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BACKGROUND

In recent years, e -sports FPS games have become more and more popular, and people enjoy the competition in the game. However, a large number of people who has disability still have no way to enjoy the fun of competitive FPS games.

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Players participating in professional competitions

STATISTICS

Hand disability population

From WTO

There’re 10-15% population worldwide that live with hand disabilities.

36% of people living with limb loss experience depression

This proportion of the population is expected to grow by 40% by 2050

Hand disability type

Congenital Hand Disabilities: These are birth defects affecting the structure or function of the hand. Some examples include:
Syndactyly: A condition where two or more fingers are fused together.
Polydactyly: Extra fingers or thumbs.
Cleft hand: Missing fingers or parts of the hand.

Traumatic Injuries: These occur due to accidents, falls, or other forms of physical injury.
Amputations: Loss of one or more fingers or part of the hand.
Fractures: Broken bones in the hand, which can lead to permanent disability if not treated properly.
Tendon injuries: Tendons in the hand can be torn or severed, impacting hand function.

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RESEARCH

What if lost is the beginning of another power

How could we replace what is lost with what exists

RESEARCH II

The mouse is currently the most important way for people to interact with computers. People use their fingers to press or roll the buttons on the mouse to achieve certain functions. However, the above is a very difficult thing for people with hand disabilities.

Current interaction

RESEARCH II

In most FPS games, the functions corresponding to the mouse buttons are similar, but players have their own preferences for the functions corresponding to the mouse buttons. I made a questionnaire and investigated 20 players about the settings of each mouse button.

Mouse Button

Left mouse button

Right mouse button

Middle mouse button

Scroll up

Scroll down

Side button 1

Side button 2

In-game function

Percentage

Fire/Shoot

100%

Scope

75%

Unlinked

80%

Unlinked

85%

Jump

Players prefer different settings on these two button, such as utilities, communication, or inspect weapons

==Buttons that need to keep

How could we transfer these five interaction by other muscles on our body

Prerequisites

Long-term use

Close to skin

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Masseter Muscle(R)

Mylohyoid Muscle(R)

Mylohyoid Muscle(M)

Masseter Muscle(L)

Mylohyoid Muscle(L)

PRODUCT DEFINITION

The product needs to conform to the ergonomics of the user when playing games, utilizing the help of five myoelectric sensors to provide a new gaming interaction experience for users with hand disabilities