Maintaining position and display perspective in a walking simulator while self-pacing on a treadmill
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We have developed a feedback controller for a treadmill, in a virtual environment, using a rear projection screen, that keeps the visual extents consistent across subjects and allows them to set their own walking pace naturally. (A) Please consider this paper for poster presentation (B) This paper is intended for Applications Sessions. (C) The first author is not a student. Authors: Lee Lichtenstein Schepens Eye Research Institute 20 Staniford Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: (617) 912-2525 Fax: (617) 912-0111 Email: [email protected] James Barabas MIT Media Lab Building E15 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Tel: (617) 252-7240 Fax: (617) 253-1631 Email: [email protected] Russell L. Woods Schepens Eye Research Institute 20 Staniford Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: (617) 912-2589 Fax: (617) 912-0111 Email: [email protected] Eli Peli Schepens Eye Research Institute 20 Staniford Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: (617) 912-2597 Fax: (617) 912-0111 Email: [email protected]
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