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Evaluating Therapist Representation Techniques in Mixed Reality-based Tele-rehabilitation Exergames

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Recent advancements in technology have improved rehabilitation through tele-rehabilitation, offering flexible and personalized care with remote monitoring. Interactive "exergames" using eXtended Reality (XR) enhance treatment by combining traditional methods with digital gaming. However, there is limited research on virtual therapist representations. This study evaluates three techniques for therapist representation in Mixed Reality (MR) tele-rehabilitation: audio-only, video, and 3D avatar. Using a collaborative exergame for upper limb rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients, the study assesses these methods based on peer acceptance, user experience, social and co-presence, and naturalness, aiming to optimize therapist representation in MR-enabled tele-rehabilitation contexts.

Source: IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct)

DOI: 10.1109/ismar-adjunct64951.2024.00066

Authors: Roberta Macaluso, Alessandro Visconti, Davide Calandra, Roberto Ciardo, Giacinto Barresi, Fabrizio Lamberti

Institutions: Politecnico di Torino, University of the West of England, Bristol Robotics Laboratory

Language: English

Topic: Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts

Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Fondazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla, Politecnico di Torino, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia