Abstract T MP43: Utility of Augmented Reality in Relation to Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein M Hondori ◽  
Maryam Khademi ◽  
Alison McKenzie ◽  
Lucy Dodakian ◽  
Cristina V Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
Hand Movements ◽  
Current Analysis ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
Hemiparetic Stroke ◽  
Color Marker

Introduction: Virtual Reality (VR) has been found useful for numerous rehabilitation applications, but has some intrinsic constraints such as the need for a visuospatial transformation when guiding movements. Augmented Reality (AR) is a new approach to human-computer interaction that enables patients to interact directly with virtual objects. The current study compared AR and VR in a stroke rehabilitation setting. METHODS: The Fruit Ninja game simulates a rehab setting by having subjects perform repeated goal-directed wrist/hand reaching tasks. Subjects held a cup-shaped color-marker in the paretic hand, then reached for a virtual fruit target that sliced in 2 when reached. This game was implemented in both AR and VR settings, with identical movement demands across the two. The target plus real-time visual feedback on hand movements were provided by a computer monitor in VR, and by a projection onto a tabletop in AR. After undergoing baseline assessments (arm motor Fugl-Meyer scale (FMA) and Box and Blocks (B&B)), 10 patients with hemiparetic stroke >6 mo prior and age >18 yr played three 1-min rounds each of the AR and VR games; 4 other subjects who were unable to hold the color-marker object were excluded from current analysis. RESULTS: Of the 10 patients, age = 59±10 yr (mean±SD), FMA score = 57±11 (range 31-66), Hand/Wrist FMA subscore = 22±3 (range 15-24), and B&B score = 41±13 (range 16-58). When playing the exact same Fruit Ninja game, all 10 patients scored significantly (p<0.0001) higher in the AR setting (60±9 targets, range 48-78) as compared to the VR setting (48±8 targets, range 37-64 setting. Also, AR scores were stronger correlates of FM Hand/Wrist (rho=0.68, p<0.04) and B&B scores (rho=0.70, p<0.03) than were VR scores. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows promising results with use of Augmented Reality in a patient-computer interface. Results also suggest advantages as compared to use of a Virtual Reality approach, possibly due to the fact that moving the hand requires a visuospatial transform in the VR setting but not in the AR setting. Compared to VR, AR scores were higher and correlated better with clinical scores, suggesting great potential for the use of Augmented Reality in a patient-computer interface during stroke rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Ensino das Ciências Imerso em Ambientes Virtuais Multiusuários

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 345-351
Author(s):  
Marisa Pascarelli Agrello ◽  
Marianina Impagliazzo ◽  
Joaquim José Escola
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
The World ◽  
Practical Experiences

ResumoNo presente artigo apresentamos a experiência realizada com o uso dos softwares de realidade aumentada (RA) e a realidade virtual (RV) em cenários para o Ensino das Ciências objetivando atender a Era da Educação 4 por meio de manipulação de objetos virtuais.Com aplicações distintas, as duas tecnologias são complementares e se configuram como ferramentas adicionais aos docentes com a proposta de elevar a qualidade das aulas e a geração de uma aprendizagem significativa representando uma ponte entre a educação e a tecnologia. Como objetos virtuais de aprendizagem (OVA), deverão ser usados em sala de aula como forma de enriquecimento das experiências práticas por meio da representação virtual de temas e contextos tornando mais ativa, contextualizada e efetiva o processo de apreensão do mundo. Palavras-chave: realidade virtual, realidade aumentada, ensino das ciências, tecnologias educacionais. Abstract In the present article we present the experience with the use of software of augmented reality (RA) and virtual reality (VR) in scenarios for the Teaching of Sciences in order to attend the Age 4 of Education through manipulation of virtual objects, the two technologies are complementary and are configured as additional tools for teachers with the proposal of raising the quality of lessons and generating meaningful learning as a bridge between education and technology. As virtuais learning objects, they should be used in the classroom as a way to enrich practical experiences through virtual representation of themes and contexts, making the process of apprehension of the world more active, contextualized and effective. Keywords: virtual reality, augmented reality, science teaching, educational technologies.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUGMENTED REALITY-ORIENTED GAME SYSTEM FOR STROKE REHABILITATION ASSESSMENT

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (05) ◽  
pp. 435-445
Author(s):  
Ren-Guey Lee ◽  
Sheng-Chung Tien ◽  
Chun-Chang Chen ◽  
Yu-Ying Chen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Accuracy Rate ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
Head Mounted Display ◽  
Assessment Scales ◽  
Rehabilitation Assessment

In this paper, rehabilitation tools are proposed and implemented to assist patients with stroke and body dysfunction via auxiliary physical activity. By integrating the entertainment of games and the needs of rehabilitation and utilizing motor assessment scale (MAS) as the building blocks, we propose a game system developed for assessment of stroke rehabilitation by using augmented reality (AR) technology. By means of application of AR Markers and based on related parameters of Wii remotes, various assessment games have been implemented, and vivid pictures can be presented to users via a head-mounted display by seamless combination of real environment and virtual objects. This game system takes various assessment scales into consideration, and each scale is specifically designed and individually integrated to enable the relevant capacity for assessment of motor functions. According to the experimental results, the accuracy rate of the users in successfully following the game steps is 91.2%, and the accuracy rate of the system in assessing the MAS categories is as high as 94.6%, which confirms the feasibility of our proposed and implemented rehabilitation game system.

scholarly journals Augmented Reality Research and Applications in Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezgi Pelin Yildiz
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
The Real ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
Real Objects ◽  
As If

Augmented reality is defined as the technology in which virtual objects are blended with the real world and also interact with each other. Although augmented reality applications are used in many areas, the most important of these areas is the field of education. AR technology allows the combination of real objects and virtual information in order to increase students’ interaction with physical environments and facilitate their learning. Developing technology enables students to learn complex topics in a fun and easy way through virtual reality devices. Students interact with objects in the virtual environment and can learn more about it. For example; by organizing digital tours to a museum or zoo in a completely different country, lessons can be taught in the company of a teacher as if they were there at that moment. In the light of all these, this study is a compilation study. In this context, augmented reality technologies were introduced and attention was drawn to their use in different fields of education with their examples. As a suggestion at the end of the study, it was emphasized that the prepared sections should be carefully read by the educators and put into practice in their lessons. In addition it was also pointed out that it should be preferred in order to communicate effectively with students by interacting in real time, especially during the pandemic process.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Augmented Reality Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Pengenalan Buah-Buahan

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Anang Pramono ◽  
Martin Dwiky Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
Real World ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
Real Environment

The concept of education for children is important. The aspects that must be considered are methods and learning media. In this research innovative and alternative learning media are made to understand fruits for children with Augmented Reality (AR). Augmented Reality (AR) in principle is a technology that is able to combine two-dimensional or three-dimensional virtual objects into a real environment and then project it. This learning media combines picture cards and virtual reality. Markers contained on picture cards will be captured by the mobile device camera, processed and will 3D animated pieces appear on the mobile screen in realtime. By using the concept of combining real world, real images on cards and virtual, applications can stimulate imagination and sense of desire in children and motivation to learn more and more. 3D fruit estimation created using the 3D Blender application and the Augmented Rea process lity is made using Unity and the Vuforia SDK library. The application of fruit recognition has been applied to several child respondents and has been tested on several types and brands of Android-based mobile phones. Based on research trials, 86% of 30 respondents stated that the application which was developed very effectively as a medium for the introduction of fruits.

scholarly journals BCI and FES Based Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation Using VR Facilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Gabriel Lupu ◽  
Danut Constantin Irimia ◽  
Florina Ungureanu ◽  
Marian Silviu Poboroniuc ◽  
Alin Moldoveanu
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Brain Computer Interface ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
Clinical Tests ◽  
System Validation ◽  
Electrical Stimulator ◽  
Rehabilitation Exercises

In recent years, the assistive technologies and stroke rehabilitation methods have been empowered by the use of virtual reality environments and the facilities offered by brain computer interface systems and functional electrical stimulators. In this paper, a therapy system for stroke rehabilitation based on these revolutionary techniques is presented. Using a virtual reality Oculus Rift device, the proposed system ushers the patient in a virtual scenario where a virtual therapist coordinates the exercises aimed at restoring brain function. The electrical stimulator helps the patient to perform rehabilitation exercises and the brain computer interface system and an electrooculography device are used to determine if the exercises are executed properly. Laboratory tests on healthy people led to system validation from technical point of view. The clinical tests are in progress, but the preliminary results of the clinical tests have highlighted the good satisfaction degree of patients, the quick accommodation with the proposed therapy, and rapid progress for each user rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Impacts of the Application of Virtual and Augmented Reality on Teaching-Learning Processes in Engineering Courses

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Fernando Elemar Vicente dos Anjos ◽  
Luiz Alberto Oliveira Rocha ◽  
Débora Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Rodrigo Pacheco ◽  
Divina Márcia Borges Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Virtual And Augmented Reality ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
Teaching Learning

Cognitive approaches to teaching generate learning through the interaction between the subject and object of study. One of the strategies to create this interaction is related to the application of virtual and augmented reality in the teaching-learning processes. Through a systematic literature review, this work aims to describe the approaches used to measure the impacts on student learning who used virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in the teaching-learning processes of engineering courses, the impacts on learning, and student satisfaction. The surveys showed that 70% of research analyzed, students who used virtual reality or augmented reality learned more, and 90% of the research described that students who used virtual or augmented reality were more satisfied with the new approach than the traditional teaching approach. The conclusion is that there are positive impacts, in the vast majority of cases, on learning and the satisfaction of students who use virtual or augmented reality in the teaching-learning processes applied in engineering courses.

Sixth Sense Technology

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-41
Author(s):  
Zeenat AlKassim ◽  
Nader Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Real World ◽  
The Real ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
Unique Manner ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
Hardware Designs ◽  
Computer Interaction

This paper discusses recent and unique inventions in Human Computer Interaction (HCI). To that end, firstly the authors discuss the Sixth Sense Technology. This technology allows users to interact with virtual objects in the real world in a unique manner. It has a number of applications which are further discussed. Then the opportunities and challenges are discussed. Most importantly, a list of inventions in fields of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in the recent years are discussed, grouped and compared. These include the smart eye glasses, VR headsets, smart watches, and more. Future implications of all those technologies are brought into light considering the new advancements in software and hardware designs. Recommendations are highlighted for future inventions.

scholarly journals Design of a Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface and Virtual Reality System for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 16010-16015
Author(s):  
Mengjie Huang ◽  
Yuting Zheng ◽  
Jingjing Zhang ◽  
Bin’ao Guo ◽  
Chenyu Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Brain Computer Interface ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
Virtual Reality System ◽  
Post Stroke

scholarly journals LASER SCANNER TECHNOLOGY, GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR AND AUGMENTED REALITY FOR THE SURVEY AND RECOVERY OF ARTISTIC, ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

2017 ◽  
Vol IV-4/W4 ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
V. Barrile ◽  
G. Bilotta ◽  
G. M. Meduri ◽  
D. De Carlo ◽  
A. Nunnari
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Real World ◽  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Textual Information ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
Laser Scanners ◽  
Ground Penetrating

In this study, using technologies such as laser scanner and GPR it was desired to see their potential in the cultural heritage. Also with regard to the processing part we are compared the results obtained by the various commercial software and algorithms developed and implemented in Matlab. Moreover, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality allow integrating the real world with historical-artistic information, laser scanners and georadar (GPR) data and virtual objects, virtually enriching it with multimedia elements, graphic and textual information accessible through smartphones and tablets.

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