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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Project to study postural responses to challenging situations in immersive environments
VSimulators is about to start a cutting-edge project in collaboration with Translational Research Fellow Sonia from the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Mind the […]
ESE PhD student a finalist in STEM for Britain awards
PhD student Nimmy Abraham was a finalist in the Engineering category of the annual STEM for Britain awards. Nimmy, a postgraduate researcher in the Vibration […]
VSimulators featured in ITV Westcountry report on research using wearable tech to help people with Parkinson’s
The VSimulators facility at Exeter Science Park was featured in an ITV Westcountry news segment about research with the University of Exeter’s Medical School using […]
Partners on project to create immersive learning environments enjoy visit to VSimulators
Partners from a consortium collaborating on a project to create virtual applications for water engineers spent the afternoon at VSimulators during a week’s residential training […]
Former BBC journalist participates in Parkinson’s study using VSimulators
Journalist and former BBC News Technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones visited VSimulators, the University’s multi-disciplinary research facility at Exeter Science Park to participate in a study […]