2023
Navigation in immersive virtual reality: a comparison of 1:1 walking to 1:1 wheeling
Weser V, Sieberer J, Berry J, Tuakli-Wosornu Y. Navigation in immersive virtual reality: a comparison of 1:1 walking to 1:1 wheeling. Virtual Reality 2023, 28: 4. DOI: 10.1007/s10055-023-00901-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVirtual environmentComplex virtual environmentsVirtual reality experienceImmersive virtual realityVR developersVirtual worldVR locomotionLocomotion techniquesUser experienceSystem usabilityReality experienceVirtual realityReal worldSimulator sicknessMost applicationsVRDiverse needsSpatial updating taskDevelopersUsabilityUsersNavigationUpdating taskNegative affectApplications
2019
Design and development of mobility equipment for persons with disabilities in low-resource and tropical settings: bamboo wheelchairs
Scheffers MF, Ayala K, Ottesen TD, Tuakli-Wosornu YA. Design and development of mobility equipment for persons with disabilities in low-resource and tropical settings: bamboo wheelchairs. Disability And Rehabilitation Assistive Technology 2019, 16: 377-383. PMID: 31795784, DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1695962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWheelchair usersAdaptability of equipmentHot glue gunKey design propertiesIterative design processTropical settingsPhysical health benefitsDesign processLocal tailorsUser needsFinal prototypeMobility equipmentDesign propertiesWheelchair prototypeMaximum independenceDesignUser feedbackPhysical activityWheel componentMobility devicesExpert consultationMobilityVariable terrainUsersSleeker