This activity has the objective of designing, developing and testing wearable interfaces for Virtual Reality, telepresence and telemedicine.
More in detail, we will develop novel wearable and portable interfaces specifically designed for remote diagnosis, such as tele-palpation. These interfaces will harness the power of biosignal trackers, inertial sensors, force sensors, and actuators to provide users with highly detailed tactile feedback, ultimately improving the overall telehealth experience. Two main categories of interfaces will be developed. The former comprises device for tele-rehabilitation, the latter includes interfaces for VR. Systems and frameworks consisting of sensing and acting parts belong to the first category, whereas display-only systems are in the second one. To the aim of tele-rehabilitate and tele-assist we will consider grounded, portable, and wearable interfaces. Conversely for VR application, the wearability will be considered as a crucial factor.