抄録
Boccia has been incorporated into many special needs schools, but commercially available boccia systems are considered expensive, require specialized knowledge for preparation, and are time-consuming, which makes them unsuitable for daily use in special needs school classes. In this study, we proposed a boccia system that can be used as a practical teaching aid in special needs education. First, we developed two types of prototypes and conducted field studies on how boccia systems can be utilized as a teaching aid. Based on this, we developed a fully functional boccia system with easy assembly using parts easily purchased and made by 3D printers and user-friendly layout for students on wheelchairs, so that it can be used by various students as teaching aids. Then, we conducted evaluation experiments to confirm that the system can be prepared before classes. We also conducted evaluation experiments with students in a special needs school and demonstrated effectiveness of the system, in which students with various disabilities could enjoy the system.
