214 FauVR in progress

Co-development of a virtual wheelchair for an inclusive experience

Intervention area

Smart home

Start date

May 1, 2026

End date

March 31, 2027

This project aims to develop virtual experiences of avatars in wheelchairs specifically designed for dance in virtual reality, addressing key accessibility barriers faced by youth with disabilities in immersive leisure activities. Using a participatory design approach and real-world wheelchair dance movement analysis, the project will create an inclusive and authentic virtual dance experience.

Lead applicant

Martin Lemay

Université du Québec à Montréal

Kinanthropologie

9 INTER mandates

Team

Félix Chénier

Université du Québec à Montréal

Sciences de l'activité physique

13 INTER mandates

David Labbé

École de technologie supérieure

Génie logiciel et des technologies de l'information

22 INTER mandates