Abnormal reaching behaviour in virtual environments: Preliminary observations

Vaughan Powell, Wendy Powell

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Abstract

In this paper we present the preliminary findings of 3 patterns of abnormal movement observed with some individuals during VR reaching tasks in a shoulder rehabilitation application. These motions are consistent with models of rigid system behavior and appear similar to behaviours indicated in the VR literature. Such motion strategies may be in response to diminished visual perception cues in the VE and are typically inefficient in their recruitment and use of appropriate musculature and suggest that some individuals may require instruction or a much longer period of acclimatization to avoid potentially undermining treatment outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9781450334525
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event8th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2015 - Corfu, Greece
Duration: 1 Jul 20153 Jul 2015

Publication series

Name8th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2015 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference8th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, PETRA 2015
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityCorfu
Period1/07/153/07/15

Keywords

  • Movement trajectories
  • Reaching and grasping
  • Rehabilitation
  • Upper limb
  • Virtual reality

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