Sarah Tudor
ABSTRACT
This paper describes the driving simulator developed at University of South Florida using the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN). This driving simulator was developed to help train individuals with spinal cord injury learn how to drive in a safe and controlled environment. The simulator includes a 180 degree projection screen and a 6 degree of freedom motion base. Two types of control options were integrated into the system: regular driving controls, which mimic the controls found in regular cars, and adaptive driving controls, which are used in vehicles modified for individuals with spinal cord injury. Testing was done with healthy individuals in order to obtain feedback about the system. Subjects completed trials with and without motion feedback, two environments (a city and a highway), and the two control options. After these trials, subjects completed surveys which included ratings and questionnaires. Results from the surveys, determined design parameters that will be implemented in the future in order to improve the driving simulator.
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Cross Ref
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Index Terms
- Development and evaluation of a dynamic virtual reality driving simulator
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