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  • 1Mechanical Design Department, Mechanical Eng. Faculty. UNICAMP, Brazil. alvaro.j.uribe@ieee.org

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

  • Three-dimensional user interfaces (3DUIs) offer immersive experiences by leveraging human dexterity.
  • 3DUIs are increasingly applied in the medical field to improve user experience and support therapy.
  • Existing 3DUIs utilize inertial and image sensors, commonly found in mainstream video games.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a virtual environment for physical therapy.
  • To enable navigation and interaction within the virtual environment using lower limb gestures.
  • To enhance motion assistance during therapy through immersive 3DUIs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a virtual environment utilizing mainstream videogame 3DUIs.
  • Integration of inertial and image sensors for gesture capture.

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  • Implementation of lower limb gesture recognition for virtual environment navigation.
  • Application of the system for motion assistance in therapeutic settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful development of a virtual environment navigable via lower limb gestures.
    • Demonstrated potential for enhancing user experience in physical therapy.
    • Validation of 3DUIs with common sensors for therapeutic applications.

    Conclusions:

    • 3DUIs can be effectively adapted from gaming for medical rehabilitation.
    • Gesture-controlled virtual environments show promise for assisting motion during therapy.
    • This approach offers an accessible method for enhancing physical therapy outcomes.