Virtual Reality & Mobility: CISSS de Laval. OHRI WEBSITE 6.wmv. Virtual Reality Laboratory | CIRRIS. Rehabilitation Virtual Reality Lab | The Ottawa Hospital. The Rehabilitation Virtual Reality Lab (RVR Lab) is a state-of-the-art facility for physical rehabilitation assessment, therapy and research. With the RVR Lab, people living with disabilities can use world-class rehabilitation virtual reality services to improve their mobility and balance. The RVR Lab uses the CAREN Extended System. CAREN (Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment) combines room-sized 3D graphics, a platform that moves with the person as they explore the 3D world, a dual-tread remote-controlled treadmill, and world-class motion analysis technology.
The system has a rigorous safety support system to ensure the highest level of user safety. With this technology, rehabilitation specialists can create environments that help patients achieve their goals. Lab Benefits Patients can progressively work within simulated environments that cannot be created within the typical rehabilitation clinic. Caren Room, Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre, Ottawa, Ontario Our Patients Our History. Virtual Reality. Driving Simulator The driving simulator consists of a series of computers, television screens and a driving compartment with a seatbelt. It presents a variety of scenarios and environmental conditions to patients in a graduated manner and tracks the patient’s response. In addition to visual scenes, the simulator also incorporates feedback on road conditions and acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle through a system of sensors linked to the gas and brake pedals, as well as simulator-generated scenes. The driving simulator allows therapists to assess both motor and cognitive functioning of the patient.
The unit enables those who require retraining to learn to drive under the supervision of an occupational therapist in a safe environment. Mini-CAREN The mini-CAREN is used for the rehabilitation of Glenrose patients presenting with both physical and psychological injuries.