Optoma's interactive projection improves the quality of life of the elderly

Offering an experience that encourages the stimulation of residents has been the objective of the solution provided by OM, Interactive Mobii. An interactive projection system that incorporates an Optoma W320UST.

Fremantle Trust, a not-for-profit, charitable corporation providing care and support services for older people and adults with learning disabilities, wanted to expand its facilities with solutions that improve the quality of life of residents through greater interaction and attention, that encourage their stimulation.

Your Carey Lodge center in Wing, look for Leighton Buzzard, offers specialized home care for the elderly, including residents with dementia. Trust turned to OM Interactive, experts in motion-activated interactive technology, to provide an interactive projection solution that was portable and flexible to use. This has been installed in several rooms and had to be adapted to the mobility restrictions of the residents..

Instead of a static installation that would be limited to only certain rooms, OM Interactive presented its Interactive Mobii system to the Trust. Mounted on wheels, The device is fully portable and can be moved from room to room. It is height adjustable so you can project images on hospital beds, dining tables or floors.

The device is equipped with a projector Optoma W320UST Ultra Short Throw High Resolution, and incorporates one hundred applications that promote interactivity. Designed to stimulate, relax and share the joy of playing, Apps include interactive quizzes to encourage conversation and memory; scenes and sounds of nature, including virtual water effects and therapeutic color design; social games that encourage physical dexterity and collaborative effort, as well as nostalgic themes and music, to stimulate conversation and support reminiscence.

The OMi sensor has been made for this project and analyzes movements to project images according to these. In addition to standard applications, Users can also add custom apps by uploading images, videos and music for meaningful activities and person-centered activities.