DriVR
| In these studies, we evaluated the utility of a PC-based VR system, from Imago, for assessing driving ability. Results showed that the system could discriminate brain-injured drivers from uninjured drivers. We then reviewed these results to see how effective the system was for the elderly. The system was just as effective and easy to use for the elderly as it was for others. |
| Project members: Ben Watson (NU CS) & Lili Liu (U Alberta). |
| Sponsors: Imago Systems. |
Publications
| L. Liu, B.A. Watson & M. Miyazaki (1999). VR for the elderly: quantitative and qualitative differences in performance with a driving simulator (pdf). Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 2, 5. Accepted for publication May 15. |
| L. Liu, M. Miyazaki & B.A. Watson (1999). Norms and validity of the "DriVR" � a virtual reality driving assessment for persons with head injury (pdf). Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 2, 1 (Feb), 53-67. |
Imagery
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Intersection test Here participants were examined on their ability to correctly stop and move through an intersection with traffic. |
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Speed limit test Participants were also monitored for their adherence to speed limit regulations. |
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DriVR interface The interface of this assessment system at the time we examined it: a desktop VR system with HMD. |