MRI: Acquisition of a CAREN Virtual Reality System for Collaborative Research in Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies

提案编号：12- 29561 PI（s）：Dubey，Rajiv; Diamond，大卫M; Quillen，William; Reed，凯尔; Sarkar，Sudeep机构：南佛罗里达大学标题： MRI/采集：CAREN：虚拟现实系统，用于辅助康复技术的合作研究项目建议：该项目获得了一种称为CAREN（计算机辅助康复设备）的仪器，旨在极大地促进正在进行的跨学科和机构间和机构内研究，以分析人类的移动性和功能，并通过提高残疾人和老年人的独立性和重返社区来改善他们的生活质量。该仪器是一个交钥匙可定制的3D虚拟现实系统，在康复工程和科学的广泛领域的补充研究和培训经验的应用，还包括一个圆柱形屏幕投影系统，12摄像头实时运动捕捉系统，六自由度运动基地和控制软件套件。该团队包括来自该机构各个部门的大约20名PI，该机构目前缺乏用于大型协作项目的共享虚拟现实模拟设施。该仪器将用于各个学科的基础研究，分析和创造可以快速评估，测试，原型和商业化的创新技术解决方案，预计将大大减少对昂贵的物理模拟的需求，并允许进行复杂的测试。CAREN将支持以下研究项目：-基础研究：测量感官输入的影响（例如，视觉、听觉、前庭、触觉）;-早期诊断相关研究：量化行为指标，以便早期发现疾病;-应用康复研究：向使用者提供实时反馈，从而允许快速纠正治疗动作;-运动医学研究：优化训练技术，以达到最佳表现和预防损伤;以及-康复转移到日常生活的研究：更广泛的影响：区域和国家都应该感受到这种影响。在国家一级，拟议的系统可能对改善残疾人和老年人的生活质量产生重大影响。在地方一级，VR设备将被整合到一些课程中，并将吸引K-12学生。预计学生通过REU计划的参与可以极大地影响本科研究。存在着实质性的工业伙伴关系和技术转让潜力。

Proposal #: 12-29561PI(s): Dubey, Rajiv; Diamond, David M; Quillen, William; Reed, Kyle; Sarkar, SudeepInstitution: University of South FloridaTitle: MRI/Acq.: CAREN: Virtual Reality System for Collaborative Research in Assistive & Rehabilitation TechnologiesProject Proposed:This project, acquiring an instrument referred to as CAREN (Computer Assisted Rehabilitation ENvironment), aims to greatly facilitate ongoing interdisciplinary and inter- and intra-institutional research to analyze human mobility and function and to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities and older adults by increasing their independence and community reintegration. The instrument, a turnkey customizable 3D virtual reality system with applications in complementary research and training experience in the broad areas of rehabilitation engineering and science, also includes a cylindrical screen projection system, 12-camera real-time motion-capture system, a six degree-of-freedom motion base and a control software suite. The team includes about 20 PIs from various departments at the institution, which currently lacks a shared virtual reality simulation facility for large collaborative projects. The instrumentation, to be used for fundamental research in various disciplines, analysis and creation of innovative technology solutions that can be rapidly evaluated, tested, prototyped and commercialized, is expected to dramatically reduce the need for costly physical simulations and allow complex testing not otherwise possible. The following research projects will be supported by CAREN:- Fundamental research: measure effects of sensory inputs (e.g., visual, auditory, vestibular, tactile);- Early diagnosis related research: quantify behavioral indicators for early detection of disorders;- Applied rehabilitation research: provide real-time feedback to the user, thus allowing rapid correction of therapeutic movements;- Sports medicine research: optimize training techniques for peak performance and injury prevention; and- Research on rehabilitation transfer to daily life: model environments that allow more real-life training for enhancing laboratory or clinic based rehabilitation.Broader Impacts:The impact should be felt both regionally and nationally. At the national level, the proposed system could have great implications for improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities and older adults. At the local level, the VR equipment will be integrated into a number of courses and will engage K-12 students. It is expected that the engagement of students through the REU program can greatly impact undergraduate research. There is a substantial industrial partnership and potential for technology transfer.