ISATMA 2025-2026

ISATMA.org is an ongoing series of International Symposiums on Assistive Technology for Music and Art previously sponsored by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.

The symposiums are hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY

ISATMA seeks to build a collaborative network of musicians and artists including persons with spinal cord injuries. Denmark's musician and artist Thomas Borghus shares performance insights and lots more in one of our updated profiles.

ISATMA Substack | SubstackThe International Symposium on Assistive Technology for Music and Art (ISATMA) -- A network of workshops, performances, and talks that explore participation and accessibility – through technological innovation and creative collaborations. Click to read ISATMA Substack, a Substack publication. Launched 6 months ago.

Flashback: Tobias performs at ISATMA 2014

Tobias performs at ISATMA 2024

Virtual Rowing:

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Virtual Swimming? Virtual Rowing?MotionInput Games has come out with MotionInput Watersports that has four motion enabled experiences - swimming (day and nighttime under the stars), kayaking, jetpack flying and diving.

News and Updates:

Check out: MotionInput Watersports - Free download and play on Windows | Microsoft Store Motion tracking game!
7/17/25 Free Games Tutorial
6/28/25 New Motion Tracking Adaptive Video Game Substack Post - Use Hand Waving!
5/20/25 New FaceNav Update -- Adaptive Video Gaming

Here we review an updated Windows version of FaceNav software downloadable for free on the Microsoft Store (donationware from MotionInput Games, London). We use smiling and open mouth facial expressions tracked by the video camera on the laptop assigned to the acceleration for a motorcycle and braking in Milestone’s MotoGP 25. Other available and assignable expressions include raised eyebrows and pouting. Note: A few successful turns on the racecourse may lead to an accidental smile which can be virtually hazardous if you need to slow down. Smile carefully!

3/18/25 New Early Access to New Hands FaceNav 2.01 with Nose Tracker - Program by MotionInput Games of London (Donationware).
FaceNav 2.01 Tutorial--Please join our network of users and share your experiences with us!
Video Game Controller Interface
MUSIC Tutorial - Getting Started with FaceNav 2.01 with Eye Play Chords software.
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Virtual Swimming:

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MotionInput Watersports - Free download and play on Windows | Microsoft StoreMotionInput Watersports from MotionInput Games. Software requires Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. This is a Unity 3D game built with a range of watersports events, set on the beautiful island of Mauritius. It is designed in collaboration with UCL and the National Autistic Society in the UK. The game has four motion enabled experiences - swimming (day and night time under the stars), kayaking, jetpack flying and diving. The user plays with interaction via movements of their head, body and arms, such as making a swimming gesture. This app uses a webcam to track movements, and by having the users hands placed over the camera window trigger buttons where shown in the games. It is intended for younger kids and children with mild forms of autism.

MotionInput Bodypoint Navigator - Download and install on Windows | Microsoft StoreMotionInput Bodypoint Navigator v1.0 - Navigate your Windows PC and browser with a point on your body e.g. tracking your wrist, elbow, shoulders, hips, knees or feet. Designed for accessibility, including loss-of-limb users and users with MND/ALS conditions.

MotionInput FaceNav - Download and install on Windows | Microsoft StoreMotionInput FaceNav 2 from MotionInput Games. Software requires Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. This is a Windows app that makes your Windows apps and games more interactive via movements of your head and face, by tracking your nose and facial expressions. This app uses your webcam to track your head movements with a the camera window to help you navigate. It can also let you give commands in English to your apps.

MotionInput Velocity R - Download and install on Windows | Microsoft StoreMotionInput Velocity R from MotionInput Games. Software requires Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. This is a Windows app that makes your Windows racing games more interactive via movements of your head and arms. This app uses your webcam to track your head leaning left and right, by analogue amounts, and by your hands placed over the camera window trigger buttons. It can let you race in a wide variety of racing games and can be used interchangeably with joypads.

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