The Influence of Video Game Training with and without Subpatelar Bandage in Mobility and Gait Speed on Elderly Female Fallers by Isabela Feitosa de Carvalho, Gianluca Loyolla Montanari Leme, Marcos Eduardo Scheicher

“…The training for postural balance with virtual reality was effective for improving functional mobility and gait speed of elderly female fallers. …”
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Imperative Role of Technology Intervention and Implementation for Automation in the Construction Industry by Amit Srivastava, Sajjaf Jawaid, Rajesh Singh, Anita Gehlot, Shaik Vaseem Akram, Neeraj Priyadarshi, Baseem Khan

“…Motivated by the facts, this study aims to address the significance of automation in the construction industry with distinct emerging technologies like the Internet of things (IoT), automation, radio frequency identification (RFID), building information modeling (BIM), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). The large amount of data generated from the IoT, RFID, BIM, and AR/VR provided an opportunity for big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to extract meaningful insights related to the events in the construction industry. …”
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Fusing Depth and Silhouette for Scanning Transparent Object with RGB-D Sensor by Yijun Ji, Qing Xia, Zhijiang Zhang

“…3D reconstruction based on structured light or laser scan has been widely used in industrial measurement, robot navigation, and virtual reality. However, most modern range sensors fail to scan transparent objects and some other special materials, of which the surface cannot reflect back the accurate depth because of the absorption and refraction of light. …”
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Remote Facial Expression and Heart Rate Measurements to Assess Human Reactions in Glass Structures by Chiara Bedon, Silvana Mattei

“…This study takes advantage of static/dynamic Virtual Reality (VR) environments and facial expression analyses, with Artificial Intelligence tools that are used to measure both Action Units (AUs) of facial microexpressions and optical heart rate (HR) acquisitions of volunteers exposed to VR scenarios. …”
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A Novel FEM-Based Numerical Solver for Interactive Catheter Simulation in Virtual Catheterization by Shun Li, Jing Qin, Jixiang Guo, Yim-Pan Chui, Pheng-Ann Heng

“…Virtual reality-based simulators are very helpful for trainees to acquire the skills of manipulating catheters and guidewires during the vascular interventional surgeries. …”
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Exploring protocol development: Implementing systematic contextual memory to enhance real-time fMRI neurofeedback by Fagerland Steffen Maude, Berntsen Henrik Røsholm, Fredriksen Mats, Endestad Tor, Skouras Stavros, Rootwelt-Revheim Mona Elisabeth, Undseth Ragnhild Marie

“…The goal of this study was to explore the development and implementation of a protocol for real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-nf) and to assess the potential for enhancing the selective brain activation using stimuli from Virtual Reality (VR). In this study we focused on two specific brain regions, supplementary motor area (SMA) and right inferior frontal gyrus (rIFG). …”
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The information gain of explicitly provided over self-generated contextual knowledge for behavioral control. by Lukas Magnaguagno, Stephan Zahno, Ernst-Joachim Hossner

“…To this end, we measured the positioning of female handball players (N = 36 experts + 36 near-experts) in a virtual-reality defensive task as a function of their teammates' defensive-strength patterns, which was either explicitly instructed or had to be self-generated. …”
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Evaluation of auditory alerting systems for safe electric scooter operations by Tim Walton, Antonio J. Torija, Richard J. Hughes, Andy S. Elliott

“…This study addresses this issue by investigating the use of an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for electric scooters by means of a virtual reality experiment and field trials. Eighty-eight participants from four European countries, including thirty-five blind or partially sighted individuals participated across the experiments. …”
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Immersive Real-Acting Virtual Aquarium with Motion Tracking Sensors by Yoon-Seok Choi, Soonchul Jung, Jin-Sung Choi, Bon-Ki Koo, Won-Hyung Lee

“…We realized a real space-based virtual aquarium equipped with a multiview function that provides images for users and audiences at the same time through motion tracking sensors. A virtual reality system needs more natural and intuitive interfaces so as to enhance users' immersion. …”
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„Nowe” problemy wychowawcze w dobie „nowych” mediów by Arkadiusz Olczyk

“…The children and young people become unaware victims of the virtual-reality matrix. It is more and more difficult for them to find themselves in the real world. …”
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Value of robotic surgery simulation for training surgical residents and attendings: a systematic review protocol by Ngan Nguyen, Kathryn K Howard, Hussein Makki, Nathan M Novotny, Misa Mi

“…Surgical residents and attendings participate in simulation training to be able to effectively perform robotic surgery using wet labs, dry labs and virtual reality platforms. Our objective is to identify the effectiveness of robotic simulation on novice robotic surgeons. …”
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Bringing Motor Imagery BCI systems outside of the laboratory into daily activities by Sonal Santosh Baberwal, Shirley Coyle

“…Enhanced training methods using Virtual Reality(VR) were shown to significantly improve signal quality, as demonstrated in a study involving 21 participants. …”
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Pre-Occupancy Evaluation of Affective Experiences in Building Information Modeling Through SLR and an e-Delphi Survey by Balamaheshwaran Renganathan, Radhakrishnan Shanthi Priya, Ramalingam Senthil

“…The research suggests incorporating evidence-based design instruments like body sensor networks (BSN) and immersive virtual reality and methods like neurophenomenology to enhance the assessment of user interactions in the design process. …”
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Research of Simulation in Character Animation Based on Physics Engine by Yang Yu, Jucheng Yang, Xiaofei Zan, Jiangang Huang, Xiangbo Zhang

“…At present, the mainstream character animation technology is based on the artificial production of key technologies and capture frames based on the motion capture device technology. 3D character animation is widely used not only in the production of film, animation, and other commercial areas but also in virtual reality, computer-aided education, flight simulation, engineering simulation, military simulation, and other fields. …”
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Robotics as a Support Tool for Experimental Optimisation of Surgical Strategies in Orthopaedic Surgery by Manel Frigola, Manuel Vinagre, Alicia Casals, Josep Amat, Fernando Santana, Carlos Torrens

“…In addition, haptics has taken a first step in increasing the performance of current virtual reality systems based uniquely on computer simulation and their corresponding interface devices. …”
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Artificial intelligence in education: advancing educational digital inclusion for adults older with diverse neuromuscular conditions by Paula Andrea Valencia-Londoño, Hilderman Cardona-Rodas, Jovani A. Jiménez-Builes

“…The findings reveal statistically significant advancements in digital literacy (p < 0.001) and engagement metrics (p < 0.01), highlighting the transformative potential of adaptive learning platforms, virtual reality applications, and interactive mobile tools tailored for this population. …”
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EmoHeart: Conveying Emotions in Second Life Based on Affect Sensing from Text by Alena Neviarouskaya, Helmut Prendinger, Mitsuru Ishizuka

“…Second Life encourages people to establish or strengthen interpersonal relations, to share ideas, to gain new experiences, and to feel genuine emotions accompanying all adventures of virtual reality. Undoubtedly, emotions play a powerful role in communication. …”
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Research on smart city construction in the context of public culture by Yuhang Zhang, Jiaji Gao

“…The emergence of digital media such as interactive technology and virtual reality has changed the service mode of traditional public culture, providing more diversified channels for the public to express their opinions and participate in urban and social governance. …”
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Improving Effectiveness of Safety Training at Construction Worksite Using 3D BIM Simulation by Sungjin Ahn, Taehui Kim, Young-Jun Park, Ji-Myong Kim

“…This research will provide implications that an innovative method using the virtual reality is more effective than the conventional lecture method.…”
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Gesture-controlled reconfigurable metasurface system based on surface electromyography for real-time electromagnetic wave manipulation by Chen Junzai, Li Weiran, Gong Kailuo, Lu Xiaojie, Tong Mei Song, Wang Xiaoyi, Yang Guo-Min

“…This system has significant potential applications in intelligent device control, virtual reality systems, and wireless communication technology, and is expected to contribute to the advancement and innovation of HMI technology by integration of more advanced metasurfaces and sEMG processing technologies.…”
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