A Virtual Tool for Hand Movement Training
By combining the science of neurophysiology of hand movement control and learning, psychology of motivation, learning, immersion, and presence, and the innovative technology of virtual reality, this multidisciplinary study aims to build an immersive virtual reality training environment in which hand movements can be visualized as part of an interactive virtual, immersive system to help those who may have lost or suffered damage to their hand capacity.
As is typical of IRC projects, the study is providing transdisciplinary learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students at UMBC.
Look for more on this exciting project soon!
Researchers and Creators
Principal Investigators:
Ramana Vinjamuri, Assoc Professor, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Charissa Chia, Professor of Psychology
Modeling and Animation: Ryan Zuber
Students
Modeling: Lynn Nguyen, Graduate Student, Intermedia and Digital Art
Graphics and Interactivity Programming: Evan McRae, Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and the Individualized Study Program
Funding
$22,000. 2023 Imaging Research Center, Faculty Research Fellowship awarded to PIs, Ramana Vinjamuri and Charissa Cheah.