Founded in 2005, OM Interactive (OMi) is a pioneer in the design, development and supply of motion activated interactive technology for the care, special needs and health sectors. OMi systems have led the way in developing inclusive sensory environments that truly engage and inspire people of all ages and abilities.
What does OMi do?
OMi designs and manufactures motion activated interactive projector systems where every small movement is picked up by the system’s camera and replicated in an activity or game. The core products in the current range are omiVista Install, which is a fixed projector system, and omiVista Mobii which is a mobile projector system (also known as the ‘Mobii Magic Surface’). They have been designed to work particularly well with people with special needs and restricted or reduced mobility.
The system comes with 150+ activities and games which can be customised to match the requirements of the user. These can be set to different levels of ability depending on the needs and ability of the user.
Who does it help?
The system is especially effective for those living with dementia and people living with conditions that cause restrictive movement, such as cerebral palsy. Residents of care homes find the system to be particularly beneficial as the system stimulates them both physically and mentally. The residents are fully engaged with the activity on an independent basis, increasing their involvement in stimulating activities and improving their wellbeing – a key criteria in the CQC guidelines. As the residents can access the activities and games independently, time spent with care workers can be reduced, giving them more time to go about their daily tasks.
How effective is it?
Research undertaken over an 18 month study in 2018, found that the system was very good for encouraging movement, improving emotional wellbeing, helping with communication through reminiscence and nostalgia, and providing calming effects through sensory responses and interacti