The Master Motion project is using an optical motion capture system and wireless VR to explore how virtual reality can be used to learn physical movement.

Produce
Create a Tai Chi trainer in which students train one on one with a virtual master. As students try to match the motions of the master, their own movements will be measured by the optical motion capture system and they will receive constant feedback on the accuracy of their movement.

Research
Conduct extensive pilot tests investigating how different visual feedback impacts the accuracy of students' body positioning.

Refine
Reduce noise and lag in the real-time motion capture process.

 

[video] IEEE VR 2003 submission
use the Divx5.02 codec to view it
 
[video] early wireless VR tests
 
[video] student in full environment
 

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