MasterMinds is a multi-party research and development initiative based at MindLabs. In this project partnered with the Netherlands Royal Air Force and MultiSim, we aim to investigate what it takes to make virtual reality training of Airforce pilots as realistic as possible, making such trainings an effective addition in pilot training. This not only comes down to visual design of VR environment and the aircraft models but also whether flying ‘feels’ real. To do this, we are looking at biofeedback, among other things.
Project VIBE (virtual humans in the Brabant Economy) is a multi-party collaboration that focuses on developing virtual humans (avatars) to be used for training purposes in the health sector.
VIBE Virtual humans communicate in virtual reality surroundings by using speech, facial expressions and by interacting with human users. These communication avatars can be used in several areas, specifically in areas where interaction is important, such as health care. The avatars can help to train the nursing staff, or assist in patient education.
Project ImPACT is funded by the Japanese Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (Cabinet Office, Government of Japan) and focuses on three main developments; portable BMIs, Brain robotics and Brain big data.
This project focused on integration of tele-operated android robots with brain-computer interface (BCI) systems and explores the relationship between embodied visual feedback and BCI performance.