Healthcare Biorobotics Lab research in VR/AR, haptics and motor learning at the University of Oxford

Our objective is to investigate and explore how to bridge theories in motor learning and sensorimotor coordination with state-of-the-art extended reality devices, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) headsets. This is applicable to specific healthcare applications, including stroke rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, and skill transfer in sports or occupational settings.

In contrast to conventional human user studies, we are taking a robotic approach to co-design interactive robotic systems that provide controllable tasks, environments, and rewards. Current research projects include:

1. The development of multimodal full-body haptic suite
2. Augmented reality for medical training