Abstract
This study explored how a HMD-experienced virtual environment influences physical balance of six balance-impaired adults 59-69 years-of-age, when compared to a control group of eight non-balance-impaired adults, 18-28 years-of-age. The setup included a Microsoft Kinect and a self-created balance board controlling a skiing game. Two tests were conducted: full-vision versus blindfolded and HMD versus monitor display. Results were that five of the six balance-impaired adults and six of the eight non-balance-impaired adults showed higher degree of postural stability while using a monitor display. Conclusions are that HMD, used in this context, leads to postural instability.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | The 10th International Conference on Disability Virtual Reality & Associated Technologies : Proceedings |
Redaktører | Paul SHarkey, L Pareto, Jurgen Broeren, Martin Rydmark |
Antal sider | 9 |
Udgivelsessted | Reading UK |
Forlag | Reading University Press |
Publikationsdato | 2 sep. 2014 |
Sider | 119-127 |
ISBN (Trykt) | 0704915466 |
Status | Udgivet - 2 sep. 2014 |
Begivenhed | International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality, and Associated Technologies (ICDVRAT) 2006 - Esbjerg, Danmark Varighed: 19 sep. 2006 → 19 sep. 2006 Konferencens nummer: 6th |
Konference
Konference | International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality, and Associated Technologies (ICDVRAT) 2006 |
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Nummer | 6th |
Land/Område | Danmark |
By | Esbjerg |
Periode | 19/09/2006 → 19/09/2006 |
Andet | International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality, and Associated Technologies (ICDVRAT), in Esbjerg, Denmark, September 2006 |