The Nintendo Wii has allowed for the creation of a new breed of video games which require players to use physical motion to compete. But as anyone who has tried Wii Sports knows, sighted assistance is generally required to play these games with much accuracy. The Vi Fit project seeks to change this. Using the Wii Remote and a computer with Bluetooth support, blind participants can play two free games Vi Bowling and Vi Tennis, accessible versions based on their Wii Sports counterparts. According to the VI Fit website, "Lack of physical activity is a serious health concern for individuals who are visually
impaired as they have fewer opportunities and incentives to engage in physical activities
that provide the amounts and kinds of stimulation sufficient to maintain adequate
fitness and to support a healthy standard of living."
The project, the brainchild of students at the University of Nevada at Reno, plans on producing more games in the coming months. The titles are free and can be downloaded now.
Category: Toys/Games
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J.J. Meddaugh is an experienced technology writer and computer enthusiast. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a major in telecommunications management and a minor in business. When not writing for Blind Bargains, he enjoys travel, playing the keyboard, and meeting new people.
