Photos: A peek at the future of telemedicine

Could games be the way to stay fit and healthy?

By Natasha Lomas, 10 July 2008 12:00

Using webcam-based games to promote exercise could also help encourage elderly people to stay mobile.

This game encourages people to bounce a virtual ball by moving their arm. It works by detecting movement - as long as the patient moves their arm they can keep the ball in the air.

Photo credit: Natasha Lomas

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