Surreal Virtual Reality Environment for Rehabilitation

Our objective is to examine the potential of using fantastical elements (e.g., psychedelic features) in VR rehabilitative training to enhance clinical outcomes

Incorporating Memory Cues to Enhance Motor Learning in VR

This project explores the integration of memory cues for virtual reality (VR) in hand physical therapy, utilizing a custom VR environment designed for gesture recreation tasks. The primary aim is to investigate whether incorporating memory cues similar to American Sign Language (ASL) can boost neural activation that is beneficial to motor performance. The long-term goal is to adapt and apply such an approach as VR rehabilitation protocol for individuals with incomplete, cervical-level spinal cord injuries. Protocol effectiveness will be assessed by correlating neural engagement (EEG, perceptional surveys) with performance improvements in metrics such as the speed and accuracy in recreating target hand gestures.