L9 Virtual Reality

Question 1

VR in Rehabilitation

Answer 1

• More actions: execute actions that they cannot perform in
  real life due to their disabilities
• More practice: in addition to traditional therapy
• Individualized treatment plans: developed on the basis
  of careful assessment and following case-by-case treatment
  goals
• Analysis: better understand the needs of people with
  disabilities in public places and at home
• Convenience

Question 2

VR Platforms

Answer 2

Google Daydream, Life VR (Time Inc.), Windows Holographic,
PlayStation, Xbox, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift,Hololens, Samsung Gear

Question 3

Displays

Answer 3

Head mounted display (HMD), monitors, 3 monitors, cylindrical screens
(180º, 360º ), domes (CAVE)

Question 4

Input Devices

Answer 4

Mouse/keyboard, wand, joystick, audio input, cyber glove

Question 5

Interaction Mechanisms

Answer 5

head tracking, eye tracking, full-body tracking – motion
capture, real devices (gun), dynamics (treadmill, moving platform), user interfaces

Question 6

Platform Considerations

Answer 6

• Ease of Software integration
• Realism/Immersion
• Integration into users’ lifestyles
• At home or for use in clinics
• Connectivity to other users

Question 7

Display Considersations

Answer 7

• Realism/Immersion
• Cost
• Space/Size
• VR sickness
• Sensitivities

Question 8

Input Device Characteristics

Answer 8

• Size and shape, encumbrance
• Degrees of freedom: integrated (mouse) vs. separable (Etch-a-sketch)
• Direct (natural) vs. Indirect Manipulation
• Rate control vs. Position control
• Relative vs. Absolute
  Relative: measure difference between current and last input (mouse)
  Absolute: measure input relative to a constant point of reference (tablet)

Question 9

Augmented Reality

Answer 9

live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world
environment whose elements are augmented (or supplemented) by computer-generated
sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data.

Question 10

Benefits of Immersive VR
Therapy

Answer 10

• Improved trunk control and limb use
• Improved balance, mobility
• Improved fine and gross motor movement
• Enhanced cognitive and executive functioning
• Motivation: Gaming effect
• Feedback: visual, audio, tactile/haptic
• Greater sense of confidence and empowerment

Question 11

Virtual Reality for Rehab Therapy

Answer 11

• Post-Op
• Stroke
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Accident

Question 12

CAREN

Answer 12

Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment