Playstation EyeToy/Eye
What you need to know
The PlayStation EyeToy (PlayStation 2) and PlayStation Eye (PlayStation 3) are peripheral devices created by Sony for use with their PlayStation consoles. Together with a built in microphone, they possess the ability to detect motion, colours, and sounds and use them with gesture recognition technology to allow players to interact with EyeToy specific games.
PlayStation Eye was also used alongside PlayStation Move, a set of inertial sensing wand controllers that provided further motion sensing capabilities.
Intended Patient Population
Though designed for use as entertainment, the ability to interact with games has opened up an avenue for physical therapy to incorporate desired therapeutic movements as objectives for these games. Completing games or setting high scores can provide an intrinsic motivation by which to engage patients in their therapy to a greater extent than conventional therapies.
Evidence
Stroke
Fritz et al., 2013
RCT PEDro: 8/10
Technology: Wii Fit and Wii Balance Board, PlayStation EyeToy
Deficits Targeted: Static/dynamic balance and gait parameters/endurance
The only evidence was a singular case study was identified from all available literature. This was a Case study about a stroke patient by Flynn, Palma and Bender in 2007 and was not considered strong enough evidence to summarise for this website. If you wish to read it, please click the underlined text
Cerebral Palsy
Jannink et al., 20131
RCT PEDro: 4/10
Technology: PlayStation EyeToy + mini games
Deficits Targeted: Upper limb function
Interested?
Due to its age, the original Sony EyeToy and Eye both cannot be purchased from retail stores. In terms of features, it would be illogical to purchase the original EyeToy in preference to the Eye. The Eye can be purchase from second hand and online retailers such as Ebay.com for approximately $15 AUD