Chronische pijn is een probleem dat grote gevolgen kan hebben voor de kwaliteit van leven van een persoon. Er wordt geschat dat ongeveer één op de vijf volwassenen lijdt aan een vorm van chronische pijn. In bijna 90% van deze gevallen is de pijn al langer dan 2 jaar aanwezig. Hoewel Virtual Reality (VR) …

Balance deficits play a major role in patients who have suffered strokes. It is estimated that 30% of patients cannot walk independently 6 months post-stroke, usually caused by impaired standing balance due to hemiplegia or hemiparesis that is experienced. Balance as a whole is a key factor when it comes …

BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the most common chronic pain condition worldwide. Currently, primary care physiotherapy is one of the main treatment options, but effects of this treatment are small. Virtual Reality (VR) could be an adjunct to physiotherapy care, due to its multimodal features. …

Chronic itching is a serious and uncomfortable condition. The scratch response might result in a vicious cycle of alternating itching and scratching. To develop psychological interventions for people suffering from chronic itching and to break the vicious itch-scratching-itch cycle, it is important to …

In immersive technology, digital (virtual) elements are added to the physical world. Immersion is the perception of being physically present in a non-physical world,or experiencing the physical presence of a non-physical element (like in Pokémon Go). Except that the first (fatal) accidents as a result …

The Saxion XR Lab offered the assignment to recreate a news item in virtual reality. This report covers the research regarding the news items‘ impact compared to a traditional representation, such as an article. To invent a solution that appeals to young adults and fills a market gap, a demo VR experience …

Over the past years, innovative technologies (such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR)) have become more common within news organizations. These technologies allow users to immerse themselves in a virtual world. With these types of productions, the journalist tries …

The ageing of the population in developed countries asks for smart solutions to promote seniors' inclusion in society. Therefore, how to shape a place that is both smart and encourages healthy ageing is a key question in the field of shaping smart and inclusive living environments. Smart placemaking, …

When emergencies occur in any kind of workspace, the personnel need to be adequately trained to respond correctly to the ongoing situation. The main problem with almost every type of training simulation is the amount of money that needs to be spent on simulating the real potential emergency. Connec2 …

For this thesis, an immersive 2D painting experience was developed that uses an intuitive interface with trackable painting equipment in Virtual Reality. For the immersion, the standard HTC Vive Controllers needed to be replaced with painting equipment. Through the use of desk research, interviewing …