Hand Alphabet

An image of two hands and forearms reaching forward in a black space. The hands are overlaid with technical schematics of the computer application that will control their movements in virtual space.
The virtual hands used to visualize both the ideal and the evolving trained hand movements

A Virtual Tool for Training Hand Movement

Combining neurophysiology and psychology, this virtual reality (VR) interactive system reconnects neurophysical movement to those who have suffered damage to their hands. A multidisciplinary study will develop from an immersive training environment that visualizes hand movements as part of an interactive virtual system. This system will help individuals who have lost or suffered damage to their hand function.

Look for more on this exciting project soon!

Researchers and Creators

Principal Investigators:

Ramana Vinjamuri, Associate 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.