DURIP 6 Degree-of-Freedom Motion Platform for Human Performance Research, including Balance, Cybernetics, Impacts of Hypoxia, and Spatial Disorientation
Abstract
This Abstract is publicly releasable.We propose to assemble a one-of-a-kind research system # a high-performance, multifunctional 6degree of freedom (6DoF) motion platform designed to be compact, allowing it to fit in an office or small lab (or clinic) exam room. More specifically, we propose to assemble the following subcomponents into a single integrated research platform: -Custom 6DoFmotion platform -Custom motion control and data acquisition electronics -Bertec forceplate -Varjo virtual reality (VR) headset -Custom-designed forceplate interface, including ingress/egress and safety railing -RSG Associates integrated control environment (ICE) -Pilot control devices -Custom-designed vestibular test seat and helmet assembly -Samsung tablet -Hypoxico breathing air control system -Fina Press Nova physiologic recording system -Brain Vision EEG system This novel research motion platform will benefit our research efforts, including an ONR MURI effort, as it would provide the ability toperform 6DoF studies of (a) the impacts of vestibular function on performance, including pilot performance, (b) the impacts of hypoxia on vestibular function and balance, and (c) the impacts of hypoxia on vestibular evoked brain responses. Such research studies appear poised to open entirely new lines of research to help us understand vestibular impacts on human performance. Specifically, we foresee that the research made possible by the 6DoF motion platform proposed herein is poised to revolutionize our understanding of human balance and human performance when experiencing motion. The PI has had an impactful research career. He also has demonstrated a track record of developing next generation technologies that guide and enhance research as well as a track record training the next generation of researchers who study human performance when experiencing self-motion. Therefore, we envision that this multifunctional 6DoF balance and vestibular motion platform will also impact the education of the next generation of spatial disorientationresearchers. More specifically, we see this system as a gateway toward the training of the next generation of vestibular, balance, and hypoxia researchers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Dec 14, 2024
- Source ID
- N000142512062
Entities
People
- Daniel Merfeld
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Ohio State University
- United States Navy