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    This study integrated a Smart Shoe (SS) with Virtual Reality (VR) for haptic terrain feedback. The system showed promise for gait training by providing kinesthetic responses to uneven surfaces.

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    Area of Science:

    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Virtual Reality

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    • Existing Virtual Reality (VR) systems have limitations in haptic terrain rendering.
    • The Smart Shoe (SS) offers enhanced physical terrain display capabilities within VR environments.
    • Integrating the SS with the TreadPort VR system aims to improve immersive experiences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of haptic terrain rendering using the integrated Smart Shoe (SS) and TreadPort VR system.
    • To assess the system's potential for gait training, particularly for individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD).
    • To investigate user perception and kinesthetic responses to rendered uneven terrain.

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    • Integration of the Smart Shoe (SS) with the TreadPort VR system for synchronized motion tracking and haptic feedback.

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  • Rendering of uneven cobblestone surfaces within the VR environment.
  • Pilot study involving healthy elderly participants and individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD) wearing the SS within the TreadPort.
  • Collection of kinematic and spatiotemporal data via motion capture, alongside questionnaire data on user experience.

    • Main Results:

    • The SS successfully rendered both gross terrain slopes and subtle surface irregularities.
    • Kinematic analysis revealed significant kinesthetic responses, including altered ankle and knee joint angles and improved toe clearance.
    • Questionnaire data indicated increased VR realism and perceived difficulty when walking on rendered cobbled terrain with the SS.

    Conclusions:

    • The integrated haptic system demonstrates potential for enhancing VR immersion through physical terrain feedback.
    • The observed kinesthetic responses suggest promise for the system's application in future gait training interventions for Parkinson's Disease (PD).
    • Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.