The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) was awarded a $1,200,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) to develop specialized audio technology intended to improve balance in virtual reality (VR) use at home. The 3-year project aims to create adaptive auditory feedback techniques, automated real-time balance prediction using low-cost sensors, and computational models of balance in complex VR environments. The research seeks to enable persons with balance impairments, such as the elderly or those with conditions like multiple sclerosis, to more readily benefit from immersive VR experiences like education, rehabilitation, and entertainment. The project will generate datasets and open-source tools to make VR more accessible for those with balance issues, potentially improving their quality of life. No subcontracts are planned under this award.
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