Virtual reality learning software for individuals with intellectual disabilities: comparison between touchscreen and mouse interactions

Emilie Loup-Escande (1) , Olivier Christmann (1) , Romain Damiano (1) , Franck Hernoux (1) , Simon Richir (1)

1 LAMPA - Laboratoire Angevin de Mécanique, Procédés et InnovAtion

The aim of this article is to analyze the impact of two user interfaces - a tactile interface and a computer mouse - in a virtual environment allowing self-learning tasks, such as dishwashing, by workers with mental deficiencies. We carried out an experiment within the context of a design project named "Apticap". The methods used were an experiment, an identification questionnaire and a post-experimentation interview, with six workers with disabilities. The results of this study demonstrate the interest of a virtual reality tool associated with a tactile interaction for learning of real tasks by workers with mental deficiencies.

Mots clés: Virtual reality; Intellectual disabilities; Interaction; Computer-aided learning

Domaines: Sciences de l'information et de la communication

Emilie Loup-Escande, Olivier Christmann, Romain Damiano, Franck Hernoux, Simon Richir. Virtual reality learning software for individuals with intellectual disabilities: comparison between touchscreen and mouse interactions. International Journal of Child Health and Human Development, 2014, 7 (4), pp.1-16. ⟨hal-01061161⟩