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Recent advances in virtual rehabilitation system design

Introduction

REVIEW ARTICLES

Choosing virtual and augmented reality hardware for virtual rehabilitation: Process and considerations

Abstract

Introduction

Availability of affordable VR/AR hardware

Availability of software development tools

Decision process for selecting VR/AR hardware for virtual rehabilitation

Considerations for user groups

Choice of deployment platform

Choice of content delivery

Choice of user interaction

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Bayesian modelling for inclusive design under health and situational-induced impairments: An overview

Abstract

Introduction

Inclusive design from disability to HCI

Bayesian formulation and suitability

Intent inference

Linear destination-reverting motion models

Smoothing noisy trajectories

Examples: Situational and motor impairments

Conclusion

References

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

The impact of the visual representation of the input device on driving performance in a power wheelchair simulator

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Apparatus

Environments and driving task

Measures

Experiment design

Table 1. 2×2 factorial design

Counterbalancing

Procedure

Results and discussion

Table 2. Means and standard deviations for all objective metrics

Conclusion and future work

Acknowledgments

References

Influence of navigation interaction technique on perception and behaviour in mobile virtual reality

Abstract

Introduction

Background

Travel techniques

Phone-mediated interaction

Headset-mediated interaction

Externally mediated interaction

Evaluating navigation techniques

Methods

Table 1. The three travel techniques evaluated in the study (counterbalanced order)

Participants

Equipment

Procedure

Results

Time to complete the navigation task

User experience scores

Table 2. Mean Likert score for each question (StdDev in brackets)

Qualitative feedback

Continuous movement

Magnetic switch control

Bluetooth controller

Additional observations

Movement of the body

Frequent stopping

Discussion

Table 3. Preliminary usage indicators for the travel techniques evaluated in the study. The clinical indicators are tentative, as we have not yet tested directly in these populations

Acknowledgments

References

Evaluation of Leap Motion controller and Oculus Rift for virtual-reality-based upper limb stroke rehabilitation

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Participant recruitment

Target acquiring exercise (TAGER)

Experimental setup

Results

Usability

Table 1. The mean movement time comparing VR headset and PC monitor: Cues(C), No cues (NC)

Model effectiveness

Table 2. The mean y-intercepts across each TAGER level for all forms of Fitts Law

Table 3. The mean slopes across each TAGER level for all forms of Fitts Law

Table 4. Participant statistics calculated over time including residual statistics, regression analysis and performance data to define a user performance profile

Discussion

References

Study of stressful gestural interactions: An approach for assessing their negative physical impacts

Abstract

Introduction

Potential negative impacts of gestures

Painful gestures

Injuries related to videogames based on gestural interactions

Work-related injuries

Methods

Gesture assessment

Creating non-stressful gestures

Designing an assessment method for gestural interactions

Table 1. Recommendations for shoulder joint angles (24, 23, 19)

Table 2. Recommendations for the duration and frequency of movements. The application’s inputs are: The physical movements detected by a Kinect device (which will probably be replaced by a more accurate device in the future)

Software structure

Approach

Input

Outputs

Architecture

Perspectives

Validation of the application (Method)

Improving detection accuracy

Conclusion and future work

References

Bringing the client and therapist together in virtual reality telepresence exposure therapy

Abstract

Introduction

Related work

Our telepresence system

Demonstration application to virtual reality telepresence exposure therapy

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Remote communication, examination, and training in stroke, Parkinson’s, and COPD care: Work in progress testing 3D camera and movement recognition technologies together with new patient-centered ICT services

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Visual impairment simulator for auditing and design

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Implementation

Image capture

Image processing

Results

Tools

Discussion

References

Authenticating the subjective: A naturalistic case study of a high-usability electronic health record for virtual reality therapeutics

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Easy data collection protocol

Holistic diagnostic progress tracking

Exploring the future potential of rich data

Results and discussion

Acknowledgments

References