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The SimCoach Project
SimCoaches are virtual humans based on the experiences and personalities of real soldiers. -
Resilience
Virtual battlefields allow clinicians to virtually expose soldiers to kinetic scenarios. -
Characters
The Virtual Patient project develops emotionally driven characters for interaction training. -
Games for Rehab
The Motor Rehab Lab creates VR applications for use in physical therapy, exergaming and pain distraction.
About
The MedVR Lab at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies is devoted to the study and advancement of uses of virtual reality (VR) simulation technology for clinical purposes. In diverse fields including psychology, medicine, neuroscience and physical and occupational therapy, the ICT MedVR Lab explores and evaluates areas where VR can add value over traditional assessment and intervention approaches. Areas of specialization are in using VR for mental health therapy, motor skills rehabilitation, cognitive assessment and clinical skills training.
Featured Research
Games for Rehabilitation
Integrating and expanding upon the latest accessible consumer-ready technologies, the MedVR Motor Rehab group designs, develops and evaluates interactive rehabilitation games and assessments.