iTILES
iTILES is an assistive playware device designed to maintain and improve the functional and cognitive abilities of its users through game-based learning. It comprises a set of 16 physical tiles (8 floor tiles and 8 wall tiles), a tablet application, and a web-based analytics platform.
Users can interact with each tile by shaking or touching/stepping on it. Corresponding tiles respond to users by lighting up, vibrating, and/or producing sounds based on the customized game settings. Currently, there are three games, and any combination of floor and wall tiles can be used, offering various play possibilities.
To use iTILES, a game supervisor (e.g., therapist) can set up and customize games through a tablet device. Users, such as children with autism, participate by interacting with the tiles. After game sessions, the game supervisor can access analytics through an online dashboard.