163 LOGvs MWC in progress

Virtual reality (VR) represents a novel approach to manual wheelchair (MWC) skills evaluation and training. A VR platform that enables overground walking over a larger area (Large Over Ground Virtual Suite (LogVS), provides interactional features and realistic scenarios during locomotor navigation, but has not yet been explored for MWC use. Integration of MWC mobility into the LogVS technology may support MWC evaluation and training, with potential for clinical and community applications. Programming and validation of the LogVS environment represent the first steps that will be targeted in this mandate.

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