Application of Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation of Special Populations

doi:10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.201809001

Abstract

Abstract: With the continuous development of urbanization and the trend of population aging, the number of people who need physical and mental rehabilitation continues to increase. Using information technology to assist the rehabilitation process has the important practical significance. The existing studies about the application of virtual reality (VR) technology in the rehabilitation, psychological problems and children with autism for stroke are reviewed. A framework for the intelligent rehabilitation system is proposed. Virtual agent, the technology of somatosensory and voice recognition are advised to be used. Based on the proposed framework, a prototype rehabilitation game for autism and an upper body extremities training system for the elderly are designed and discussed. This work provides a new perspective for the research and development of intelligent rehabilitation.

Key words: virtual reality, virtual agent, stoke, psychological problem, autism

CLC Number:

TP391.9

Liu Tingting, Liu Zhen, Qian Ping'an, Xuan Rongrong, Wang Jin, Chai Yanjie. Application of Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation of Special Populations[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2018, 30(9): 3229-3237.

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