Analysis of Visual Cognitive Impairments in Schizophrenia at the Early Stages of the Disease and Their Correction by Interactive Virtual Environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 625-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. V. Muraveva ◽  
M. V. Pronina ◽  
G. A. Moiseenko ◽  
A. N. Pnevskaya ◽  
Yu. I. Polyakov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Interactive Virtual Environment ◽  
Visual Cognitive

An Interactive Virtual Environment for Programming Modular Robots

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin J. Gucwa ◽  
Harry H. Cheng
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Modular Robots ◽  
Programming Environment ◽  
Software Projects ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Software Platforms ◽  
Interactive View ◽  
Interactive Virtual Environment

The design of RoboSim, a virtual environment for modular robots which controls simulated robots with code written for the hardware robots without modification, is described in detail in this paper along with its applications in educational environments. RoboSim integrates into the Ch programming environment, a C/C++ interpreter, that provides the ability to remotely control robots through interpreted C/C++ code allowing users to alternate between hardware and virtual robots without modifying the code. Open source software projects Open Dynamics Engine, OpenSceneGraph, and Qt are employed to produce the virtual environment and user interface which provide the capability of running on all major software platforms. The design of the software includes multiple library modules each specific to a particular task; therefore the simulation library and Graphical User Interface (GUI) can link against only the necessary libraries. The GUI links against the graphical library and XML library to give an interactive view of the RoboSim Scene as users are adding robots and obstacles into both the GUI and simulation. Execution of Ch code generates a new RoboSim Scene window which has the entire simulation that utilizes the simulation, graphical, xml, and callback libraries, in addition to the identical Scene from the GUI. It generates its own window for the user to view and interact with the progress of the simulation.

An Autonomous Intelligent System for the Private Outdoors Monitoring of People with Mild Cognitive Impairments

2015 ◽  
pp. 137-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoni Martínez-Ballesté ◽  
Frederic Borràs Budesca ◽  
Agustí Solanas
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Intelligent System ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Early Stages

The aim of this chapter is to describe a system for the private outdoor monitoring of patients with Mild Cognitive Impairments (MCI) and dementia. The system has been designed for patients suffering from early stages of Alzheimer's disease and people suffering from MCI and dementia. Virtually, the system may be applied to any person capable of living autonomously but might get lost whilst doing his/her everyday activities, due to a decrease in their cognitive function. The system uses off-the-shelf smartphones carried by patients to detect abnormal situations and to raise alarms accordingly. The authors describe the system, detail its features, and discuss its utility and relevance both technically and socially.

Visual cognitive impairments in children at risk of prenatal alcohol exposure

2019 ◽  
Vol 108 (12) ◽  
pp. 2222-2228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olimpia Castillo Castejón ◽  
Inmaculada González ◽  
Esther Prieto ◽  
Teresa Pérez ◽  
Luis E. Pablo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol ◽  
Visual Cognitive

scholarly journals Using an interactive virtual environment to integrate a digital Action Research Arm Test, motor imagery and action observation to assess and improve upper limb motor function in patients with neuromuscular impairments: a usability and feasibility study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e019646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Behrendt ◽  
Corina Schuster-Amft
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Motor Imagery ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Training System ◽  
Digital Version ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
Interactive Virtual Environment

IntroductionIn the recent past, training systems using an interactive virtual environment have been introduced to neurorehabilitation. Such systems can be applied to encourage purposeful limb movements and will increasingly be used at home by the individual patient. Therefore, an integrated valid and reliable assessment tool on the basis of such a system to monitor the recovery process would be an essential asset.ObjectivesThe aim of the study is to evaluate usability, feasibility and validity of the digital version of the Action Research Arm Test using the Bi-Manu-Trainer system as a platform. Additionally, the feasibility and usability of the implementation of action observation and motor imagery tasks into the Bi-Manu-Trainer software will be evaluated.Patients and methodsThis observational study is planned as a single-arm trial for testing the new assessment and the action observation and motor imagery training module. Therefore, 75 patients with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury or Guillain-Barré syndrome will be included. 30 out of the 75 patients will additionally take part in a 4-week training on the enhanced Bi-Manu-Trainer system. Primary outcomes will be the score on the System Usability Scale and the correlation between the conventional and digital Action Research Arm Test scores. Secondary outcomes will be hand dexterity, upper limb activities of daily living and quality of life.HypothesisWe hypothesise that the digital Action Research Arm Test assessment is a valid and essential tool and that it is feasible to incorporate action observation and motor imagery into Bi-Manu-Trainer practice. The results are expected to give recommendations for necessary modifications and might also contribute knowledge concerning the application of action observation and motor imagery tasks using a training system such as the Bi-Manu-Trainer.Trial registration numberNCT03268304; Pre-results.

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