Oculus Quest in a wheelchair with only one arm?

Pohly · 9 Nov 2019 at 09:07

Hi guys, I'm a bit new to VR but my sister suffers from two conditions Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which means she's in a wheelchair and only has use of one arm. One of her doctors mentioned a study that helped with FND rehab where the patience used VR to help overcome symptoms to surprising effect. However we weren't sure how she'd get on in a wheelchair with only the use of her right hand? she can strap the left controller to her split in the left arm but won't be able to press the buttons. Is there any content that allows for only the right controller buttons to be used?

The Oculus Quest looks perfect for her as shes currently in a rehab center and obviously doesn't have access to a beefy desktop and TBH she isn't a gamer so she doesn't care about top teir graphics, but if there is a better alternative I'm all ears

Thanks guys!

bazzabear · 9 Nov 2019 at 09:31

I'm pretty sure that Beat Saber has a "one-saber" mode on many of the songs. You'd also have to pick tracks that don't involve ducking around, but it'd be doable I think. And it's probably the most accessible fun game that exists in VR for 'non-gamers'.

bazzabear · 9 Nov 2019 at 09:33

On the other hand - maybe that isn't the type of game which would help her condition. I guess the idea is that she has to seem to be moving around to help with the condition?

Which suggests you need something that's a bit 'walking simulator'.

I can't remember for sure - but I think Talos Principle didn't have too many controls, so might be workable with only one of the touch controllers. But let someone else confirm - it's a long time since I played, and I don't have access currently.

Ravenger · 9 Nov 2019 at 19:23

I think an Oculus Go would be far more suitable. 3DOF so best for sitting, single controller and experiences designed to use it, so good for people with limited mobility. It's also cheaper, and lighter.

There are lots of good games and experiences - wander for example is a fantastic interface for Google Earth. Plus things like Big Screen allow you to watch movies and TV programmes socially.