SmartFunction: An Immersive Vr System To Assess Attention Using Embodied Cognition
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2023-07Author
Jaiswal, Ashish
Hebri, Aref
Hamza Reza, Pavel
Mohammad Zaki, Zadeh
Makedon, Fillia
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In traditional neuropsychological tests, executive functions (EFs)
are typically evaluated using paper and pencil or computer-based
sit-down tasks. However, a new assessment framework, the Automated Test of Embodied Cognition (ATEC), has been developed
to measure EFs and embodied cognition through physical tasks.
This paper proposes integrating the ATEC system with virtual reality (VR) to evaluate and diagnose attention-deficit disorders using
embodied cognition (EC) principles. The VR system will utilize
Meta Quest 2 VR headsets and controllers with motion sensors
to accurately capture users’ physical movements. The collected
motion data will be transmitted to a remote server for evaluation
through machine learning algorithms. By incorporating VR technology, the proposed solution provides an effective and affordable tool
for assessing executive functions and attention-deficit disorders
in real-life scenarios. The paper also presents the proposed solution’s system architecture, which involves using a virtual avatar
and visual and auditory cues to guide users during physical tasks.