The Use of Mobile Visual and Auditory Technologies to Implement Augmented Reality Tasks for Vestibular Physical Therapy
Abstract
The Military Health System (MHS) has made investments in developing multimodal virtual reality (VR) systems that can address the unique challenges faced by patients suffering from vestibular and sensory issues related to traumatic brain injury (TBI). VR systems have emerged as tools in rehabilitation that can be used independently or as an adjunct to traditional TBI therapies. The Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) is a fixed, large-scale, sophisticated VR-based system that allows patients to interact with virtual environments using body movement. In this research study, virtual applications will be custom designed to work with both and a mobile system (i.e., augmented reality {AR}/VR head mounted display with 3D audio) to assess visual, auditory, and vestibular impairments in those with TBI as well as provide the necessary tools to meet the individual patients therapeutic needs for rehabilitation. The overall aim is to improve neurosensory symptoms in TBI patients through the use of more accessible and affordable mobile AR/VR technologies that can be utilized in clinics and potentially in the home.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1137216
Entities
People
- Pinata H. Sessoms
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center