Influence of VR-based slope images on walking pattern

Yusuke Osawa*, Keiichi Watanuki, Kazunori Kaede, Keiichi Muramatsu, Norihiro Ishizaka

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper, we proposed a walking training system in which a trainee walks on a treadmill while viewing virtual reality (VR) images using head mounted display (HMD) for the purpose of developing a more continuous and effective walking training. Furthermore, the walking patterns when walking on the treadmill while viewing VR images of walking on a slope and level ground were determined and compared. Consequently, the braking force when viewing a VR image that walking on a downward slope was larger than when walking without viewing a VR image. Therefore, the same tendency as walking on an actual downward slope was obtained when subjects walked while viewing a downward slope image, and it was shown that the walking pattern can be changed by the proposed walking training system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntelligent Human Systems Integration - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration IHSI 2018
Subtitle of host publicationIntegrating People and Intelligent Systems
EditorsWaldemar Karwowski, Tareq Ahram
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages375-380
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783319738871
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event1st International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, IHSI 2018 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 2018 Jan 72018 Jan 9

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume722
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Other

Other1st International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, IHSI 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period18/1/718/1/9

Keywords

  • Floor reaction force
  • Treadmill
  • Virtual reality
  • Walking assistance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science(all)

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