A VR-based user interface for the upper limb rehabilitation

摘要

Existing uses of rehabilitation devices are not user-friendly in convenience, comfort and efficiency. There is a lack of accuracy and adaptability in the rehabilitation process. Virtual reality (VR) technologies support effective interactions between patients and rehabilitation devices. This paper introduces an interface to improve patients’ experience in the upper limb rehabilitation processes. Quality function deployment and ergonomic analysis are applied to identify needs to improve patients’ interest and rehabilitation. A VR-based user interface is developed to meet the needs using the Unity3D software and Kinect motion sensor. Patient rehabilitations are improved through game playing using the developed interface.