The VSimulators team welcomed BBC Spotlight to the facility, where they filmed a healthy control participant undergoing a movement analysis assessment in the lab. This […]
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Research into balance control to support future fall prevention
Researchers at the University of Exeter’s Medical School are exploring the neural and biomechanical mechanisms involved in balance control, to support future research into fall […]
Human Rhythmic Jumping Timing with Vertical Floor Vibrations Tends Toward Mechanically Efficient Solutions
A paper about a study using the VSimulators facility to explore how the timing of jumps is influenced by platform motion has now been published. […]
Second phase of wearable technology project to help people with Parkinson’s gets underway
The VSimulators team are pleased to support the second phase of testing for gaitQ, an innovative cueing system designed to enhance walking and overall quality […]
Using Non-immersive Gamified Exercises on Chronic Pain in People With Stroke
VSimulators is supporting a study exploring the short-term effects of non-immersive gamified exercises on chronic stroke pain. The project, funded by the UKRI Chronic Pain […]
Use of a passive exoskeleton to assist in muscle testing for balance control
The VSimulators team is pleased to support University of Exeter PhD student Ruth in her project using a passive exoskeleton to assist in ankle muscle […]
VSimulators hosts visit by Parkinson’s UK
The VSimulators team were pleased to host a visit with Caroline Rassell, CEO of Parkinson’s UK. Caroline met with Dr Will Young and other researchers […]
VSimulators team supporting research to help people with diabetes
Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School are working with the University of Manchester on a project aimed at supporting people with diabetes. Healthy […]
VSimulators welcomes new member to expanding team
The VSimulators research team is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Boswell as their new Business Development Manager. Ben will focus on commercialising the […]
SENSATION project to enhance the design of structures for pedestrian comfort
The VSimulators team is pleased to support a new initiative aimed at enhancing the design of pedestrian structures, like footbridges, by focusing on factors that […]