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 delves into the fusion of memory cues within a surreal virtual reality (VR) environment, crafted specifically for hand physical therapy through gesture recreation tasks. The primary objective is to explore whether embedding memory cues akin to American Sign Language (ASL) within this dreamlike VR setting can enhance neural activation, ultimately benefiting motor performance. The long-term vision is to refine and implement this approach as a VR rehabilitation protocol tailored for individuals with incomplete, cervical-level spinal cord injuries. The effectiveness of this protocol will be evaluated by linking neural engagement—measured via EEG and perceptional surveys—with performance gains, such as improved speed and accuracy in replicating target hand gestures within the immersive, surreal VR landscape.