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Dysmetria is a state of decreased ability in controlling motor activity and capability to modulate motor speed and strength which could result in severe disabilities. This study devised a tool that enables researchers to scientifically assess, calculate, and analyze the patients’ motor modulating capability. In support, we utilized the Turtle algorithm, which extracts and locates a point on the horizontal and the vertical coordinates on a touchscreen. Based on this model, we proposed and materialized an algorithm that measures ataxia of the patients’ upper extremities by analyzing the course and the actual activity of the motor coordination.
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Lee, W., Hwang, J., Lee, KM., Kim, I. (2001). A Study on Implementation of Evaluation System of Ataxia Using a Touchscreen. In: Kim, W., Ling, TW., Lee, YJ., Park, SS. (eds) The Human Society and the Internet Internet-Related Socio-Economic Issues. HSI 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2105. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-47749-7_33
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