Virtual reality-based wheelchair simulators: A scoping review

Arlati, Sara; Colombo, Vera; Ferrigno, Giancarlo; Sacchetti, Rinaldo; Sacco, Marco

doi:10.1080/10400435.2018.1553079

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“…Among the existing wheelchair simulators with motion platform, different types of simulators can be identified, depending on the number of degrees of freedom (DoF) that are used. In majority, simulators classically use either 3 DoF or 6 DoF (Stewart platform) [13]. If 6 DoF simulators achieve high frequency performances, 3 DoF simulators have been shown to be sufficient enough for training applications in terms of acceleration rendering.…”

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User-centered design of a multisensory power wheelchair simulator: towards training and rehabilitation applications

Vailland¹,

Grzeskowiak²,

Devigne³

et al. 2019

2019 IEEE 16th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)

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Autonomy and social inclusion can reveal themselves everyday challenges for people experiencing mobility impairments. These people can benefit from technical aids such as power wheelchairs to access mobility and overcome social exclusion. However, power wheelchair driving is a challenging task which requires good visual, cognitive and visuo-spatial abilities. Besides, a power wheelchair can cause material damage or represent a danger of injury for others or oneself if not operated safely. Therefore, training and repeated practice are mandatory to acquire safe driving skills to obtain power wheelchair prescription from therapists. However, conventional training programs may reveal themselves insufficient for some people with severe impairments. In this context, Virtual Reality offers the opportunity to design innovative learning and training programs while providing realistic wheelchair driving experience within a virtual environment. In line with this, we propose a user-centered design of a multisensory power wheelchair simulator. This simulator addresses classical virtual experience drawbacks such as cybersickness and sense of presence by combining 3D visual rendering, haptic feedback and motion cues. It relies on a modular and versatile workflow enabling not only easy interfacing with any virtual display, but also with any user interface such as wheelchair controllers or feedback devices. This paper presents the design of the first implementation as well as its first commissioning through pretests. The first setup achieves consistent and realistic behavior.

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“…A recent review on VR-based wheelchair simulators identified 29 wheelchair simulator projects of which 20 tackle power wheelchair simulation [13]. This review particularly highlighted the discrepancy among the proposed simulators.…”

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User-centered design of a multisensory power wheelchair simulator: towards training and rehabilitation applications

Vailland¹,

Grzeskowiak²,

Devigne³

et al. 2019

2019 IEEE 16th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)

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“…However, new users are afforded very little time for speci c propulsion training with a clinician during rehabilitation [21]. Virtual reality (VR) systems and simulators may serve as a potential solution to this problem, while also offering unique advantages such as safety, motivation, and increased practice time with fewer clinicians required [22,23].…”

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Augmented Feedback for Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Technique Training in a Virtual Reality Simulator

Hui

Archambault

2020

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Background: Motor learning of appropriate manual wheelchair propulsion is critical, as incorrect technique elevates risk for upper extremity pain. Virtual reality simulators allow users to practice this complex task in a safe and realistic environment. Additionally, augmented feedback may be provided in order to optimize learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of providing augmented feedback with various delivery schedules on motor learning and transfer of this skill to over-ground propulsion.Methods: Thirty healthy young adults were randomly assigned to three groups. During a virtual reality propulsion training session, the high-frequency feedback group received augmented feedback throughout all propulsion training; the faded feedback group received this information in a faded schedule; and the control group underwent training with no augmented feedback. Propulsion assessments were performed at baseline and 48 hours after practice in both virtual and real environments to measure retention and transfer, respectively.Results: Compared to the control group, both feedback groups exhibited significant improvements in contact angle and push frequency in both environments after training. Small, non-significant differences were also found between the high-frequency and faded feedback groups.Conclusion: Virtual reality training is an effective learning intervention for acquisition, retention, and transfer of appropriate manual wheelchair propulsion technique when such training includes augmented feedback about propulsion biomechanics.

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“…Among them, mostly are elderly people whose autonomy is seriously affected by a decline in their motor function and cognitive performance. Also, it includes individuals who have suffered a stroke or injury [2]- [4]. According to the census of England and Wales carried out in 2011, 1.9 percent of the population use a wheelchair, an estimated 1.2 million people [5].…”

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“…In this context, a Powered Wheelchair (PW) is one of the most important Assistive Technology Devices (ATDs) to aid in recovering their autonomy and mobility in daily activities [4]. However, not everybody has conditions to acquire such device [2], [3], [6].…”

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The Augmented Reality Telerehabilitation System for Powered Wheelchair User’s Training

Caetano

Valentini²,

Mattioli

et al. 2020

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Many people worldwide have been experimenting a decrease in their mobility as a result of aging, accidents and degenerative diseases. In many cases, a Powered Wheelchair (PW) is an alternative help. Currently in Brazil, patients can receive a PW from the Unified Health System, following prescription criteria. However, they do not have an appropriate previous training for driving the PW. Consequently, users might suffer accidents since a customized training protocol is not available. Nevertheless, due to financial and/or health limitations, many users are unable to attend a rehabilitation center. To overcome these limitations, we developed an Augmented Reality Telerehabilitation System Architecture based on the Power Mobility Road Test (PMRT) for supporting PW user's training. In this system, the therapists can remotely customize and evaluate training tasks and the user can perform the training in safer conditions. The video stream and data transfer between each environment were made possible through UDP (User Datagram Protocol). To evaluate and present the system architecture potential, a preliminary test was conducted with 3 spinal cord injury participants. They performed 3 basic training protocols defined by a therapist. The following metrics were adopted for evaluation: number of control commands; elapsed time; number of collisions; biosignals. Also, a questionary was used to evaluate system features. Preliminary results demonstrated the specific needs of individuals using a PW thanks to adopted metrics (qualitative and emotional). Results have shown the need for a training system with customizable protocols to fulfill these needs. User's evaluation demonstrates that the combination of AR techniques with PMRT adaptations, increases user's well-being after training sessions. Furthermore, a training experience helps users to overcome their displacement problems, as well as for appointing challenges before large scale use. This system architecture allows further studies on telerehabilitation of PW users training.

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Virtual reality-based wheelchair simulators: A scoping review

Cited by 41 publications

References 70 publications

User-centered design of a multisensory power wheelchair simulator: towards training and rehabilitation applications

User-centered design of a multisensory power wheelchair simulator: towards training and rehabilitation applications

Augmented Feedback for Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Technique Training in a Virtual Reality Simulator

The Augmented Reality Telerehabilitation System for Powered Wheelchair User’s Training

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