SBIR/STTR Research Award
The Theseus Controller—An Innovative Gaming Controller and Design Framework to Improve Accessibility.
Award amount
$99,404Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2023Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Branch
- Administration for Community Living
- Recipient company
- GOOMWAVE LLC
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- JCF5GNDRH295
- Solicitation number
- HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0000
- Topic code
- NIDILRR
Research abstract
The goal of this project is to develop and test an innovative adaptive gaming controller specifically designed for one-handed use by players with disabilities. The intuitive and simple design of the controller allows users to begin playing a wide array of video games with only one hand, with a minimal learning curve required. Repairability, ease of use, comfort and accessibility are all top priorities of the project.
Technology keywords
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