An application in assistive technology

• Main Author: Lim, Sean Jet
• Other Authors: Lee Peng Hin
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2022
• Subjects: Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/163689
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Individuals with movement disability often find themselves facing mental health issues as the lack of mobility deprives them from social interactions and outdoor experiences. To reforge social connections with their peers and increase nature exposure, virtual reality is a technology that can be utilized to create an alternate universe in the virtual space where everyone gets to rediscover themselves again. This report describes an application that offers solutions to the above challenges. The main feature of the application includes an indoor school hall for education purposes as well as an outdoor area to engage users in various sports. The implementation of this project is to develop a virtual reality world that will enhance inclusivity for people with mobility issues by providing them a safe environment to connect with their peers. The platform provides a voice chat feature to connect people within the community and enjoy interactive games and education together.