Coupling virtual reality and motion platforms for snowboard training
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Publication Title
2017 14th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2017
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
First page number:
556
Last page number:
560
Abstract
This paper proposes a snowboard simulation system that mitigates the risks of snowboarding while allowing for realistic beginner training. The system uses a passive motion platform with tension bands that return the platform to equilibrium when the user is not applying force. This allows the user to make manual changes to board position as they would on a snowy hill. These manual changes in board position are fed into the simulator, and the user experiences visual cuing as to changes in their simulated position, velocity, and acceleration. This snowboard simulator is the first to feature manual yaw with full range of motion, allowing users to train on essential beginning techniques like 'the falling leaf' and paving the way for the future development of simulation of advanced techniques necessary for navigating advanced terrain. © 2017 IEEE.
Language
english
Repository Citation
Hament, B.,
Cater, A.,
Oh, P. Y.
(2017).
Coupling virtual reality and motion platforms for snowboard training.
2017 14th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2017
556-560.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/URAI.2017.7992668