RUI Establishing bidirectional principles of motor learning and rehabilitation in virtual reality

In this RUI proposal, we seek to expand the knowledge of the bidirectional relationship between users and virtual reality (VR) systems to maximize learning of motor skills via two feasibility studies. Through understanding the user experience while learning in VR, we can develop more targeted training practices that fully leverage both human and VR adaptation. In the physical rehabilitation domain, V...

The AWARE Project: Arming Wearable Augmented Reality Equipment to Strengthen Psychological Reserves and Resilience

Augmented reality (AR) offers a powerful new tool to see and interact with the world. To unlock the potentials of using holograms, the US Army recently invested $22 BILLION into the research and development of AR headsets to enhance soldiers' abilities on the battlefield. The risks of entering battle to protect freedom and democracy are severe – as 10% to 30% of military persons who...

An investigation of the impact of immersive virtual reality practice on visual and mechanical abilities

Immersive virtual reality (VR) systems have recently become widely available to the lay public. With this recent availability, many researchers and clinicians are introducing VR for training of new motor skills, including occupational techniques, sport-specific drills, and rehabilitation of movement disorders. The benefit of using VR for motor skill training is that, compared to real-world...