Essays about: "virtual rehabilitation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words virtual rehabilitation.

  1. 1. Virtual Reality for Assessment of Chronic Lower Back Pain in Physiotherapy : Task Selection, Design, and User Experience Evaluation

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : William Sahlin; Hiran Herath; [2023]
    Keywords : Chronic Lower Back Pain; Virtual Reality; Physiotherapy assessment; Co-creation; User Experience; Human-Computer-Interaction;

    Abstract : Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) presents a significant challenge in healthcare, requiring effective tools for rehabilitation and assessment. This study explores the use of virtual reality (VR) for the assessment of CLBP and addresses two research questions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Avatar Control using Eye-Tracking in Virtual Reality : A user study on the sense of embodiment, user experience and workload using a Unity3D Prototype

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Axel Goris; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; Avatar Embodiment; Eye Tracking; User Experience; Accessibility; Virtuell Verklighet; Avatar förkroppsligande; Ögonspårning; Användarupplevelse; Tillgänglighet;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis investigates methods for improving accessibility in virtual reality (VR), focusing on avatar control for individuals with limited mobility. VR offers an opportunity to help them with specific rehabilitation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Motion tracking for virtual reality using inertial motion sensors

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Max Lindgren; Marcus Olsson; [2023]
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    Abstract : Human motion capture has until recently been dominated by camera-based solutions. With advancements within Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology new Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) based solutions are being explored. This thesis explores the possibility of using IMUs for augmenting motion tracking for Virtual Reality (VR). READ MORE

  5. 4. Applying Interactive Machine Teaching to Conversational Agents in VR, and Mindbot: a Mindfulness Assistant in VR

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Vidar Häggström Fordell; [2022]
    Keywords : Conversational Agents; Virtual Assistants; Virtual Reality; Mindfulness; Interactive machine Teaching;

    Abstract : Conversational agents and virtual reality are two emerging technologies that are increasingly being explored in mental health research. Although the combination of these technologies could provide easily accessible and cost-effective treatment for a wide range of health behaviors, use of this opportunity in healthcare has not yet been undertaken. READ MORE

  6. 5. User Experience and Acceptability of a Mixed Reality System for Rehabilitation : From an Occupational- and Physical Therapy Perspective

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : William Åström; William Sahlin; [2022]
    Keywords : mixed reality; rehabilitation; acceptability; user experience; user interface;

    Abstract : The use of Mixed Reality (MR), a technology that attempts to integrate the physical and virtual worlds, is steadily becoming more prevalent in healthcare. To properly integrate new technologies into an organization or workplace, for example in healthcare, a system must first be accepted and used by the individuals for whom it was designed. READ MORE