The study’s equipment, which includes a specially designed Oculus Rift headset and sensors, was originally developed by faculty in the Idaho State University mechanical engineering program in collaboration with faculty at Texas A & M and California State University, Fullerton, through a National Science Foundation grant.
“Even just getting some utility out of the arm could change how they function in their everyday life and make them less dependent on somebody else helping them,” said Seiger, associate professor of physical therapy at ISU. “We’re looking at helping them with their daily activities for the rest of their life.”