If you think that video games are a complete waste of time, you'll think twice after you have a look at this latest rehabilitation device called ArmAssist.

We have to mention that ArmAssist isn't the first rehabilitation device that utilizes video games as a method of recovery, but that doesn't make it less important. Developed by KIF business initiative, ArmAssist is comprised of robotic brace that user wears on his hand. As user plays the game on attached computer, ArmAssist measures the movement of the shoulder and elbow. As for the measurement results, they can be checked via Internet by physicians, so users and doctors can save a lot of time this way. Two types of games are planed: short evaluation games that take place at the beginning and at the end of each session and training games that include puzzle and memory games.

ArmAssist is currently being tested with patients at Valencia's La Fe Hospital, but we expect to see more testing locations in the future.

[via Gizmag]