Most of us play computer games for fun or because we want to get the highest score possible. What if playing computer games could improve one’s health or ability? Could computer gaming become a rehabilitation tool for people with a disability?” David has undergraduate bachelor degrees in both Physics and Biomedical Engineering from Flinders University, and has extensive experience as a Rehabilitation Engineer in the field of disability, rehabilitation engineering and assistive technologies.
David is a Lecturer and academic staff member within the Medical Device Research Institute at Flinders University, where he is also completing his PhD, developing a novel computer gaming system for children with cerebral palsy (CP) to improve their hand function. David also has experience working in rehabilitation engineering research and industry institutions in England, Canada and the United States.
When not working, David loves Lego, traveling, catching up with friends, drinking red wine, pretty much all sports, and anything Star Wars related. He lives in Adelaide with his Biomedical Engineer wife, Jodie, and their three young children, two rabbits, two fish and Gracie - a guide dog in training - where life is never dull or boring! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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