"Tablet Usage Aid for Tremor Sufferers: Havas Unveils Innovative Application"
In a groundbreaking pro-bono project, Havas New York and Havas Germany have collaborated to create an innovative app called Staybl, aimed at making technology more accessible for people living with Parkinson's disease. According to a press release, the app is designed to improve the user experience for those affected by the condition, which often includes hand tremors that can make using smartphones and tablets challenging.
The development of Staybl is a significant step in the project's mission to include everyone in the benefits of technology. The app harnesses the power of an iPad's internal accelerometer, using its data to create visual countermovements that keep the display steady on the screen when the tablet is shaken due to tremors.
Eric Schoeffler, CCO Havas Germany and ecd Europe, emphasised the importance of this project, stating that technology does not always include everyone in its benefits. He further highlighted that the project is part of a broader effort to ensure that technology is accessible to all, regardless of physical abilities.
The Parkinson's Foundation estimates that approximately 10 million people worldwide are affected by Parkinson's disease. With the launch of Staybl, the app is now available free of charge, offering a valuable tool to help those affected by the condition to navigate and interact with technology more easily.
While specific details about how Staybl improves accessibility for people with Parkinson's disease are not yet available, it is known that apps designed to improve accessibility for this group typically focus on reducing the impact of hand tremors by stabilising touch input, making navigation easier, and customising interfaces to accommodate motor difficulties.
For more information about Staybl and its features, we encourage users to visit the app's official website or reach out to the developers for further details. This promising development marks a significant stride in making technology more inclusive and accessible for everyone.
The app's innovative use of technology, as seen in Staybl, addresses neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease by leveraging an iPad's internal accelerometer to minimize the effects of hand tremors on screen navigation, thereby facilitating a better medical-conditions experience for users. This project, spearheaded by Havas New York and Havas Germany, is part of a larger initiative striving to make science and technology accessible to all, irrespective of physical abilities.
