Using Embedded Systems to Improve Performance of Assessment in Virtual Reality Training Environments

1 Ronei Marcos de Moraes, Department of Statistics, Federal University of Paraíba. Cidade Universitária s/n, Castelo Branco, João Pessoa-PB. 58.051-900. Brazil. [email protected] 2 Liliane dos Santos Machado, Department of Informatics, Federal University of Paraíba. Cidade Universitária s/n, Castelo Branco, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil. 58.051-900. [email protected] Abstract  Several techniques for training assessment in virtual reality environments have computational complexity incompatible with commodity computers performance. Even advanced computers could be unable to process, simultaneously and in real-time, 3D stereo graphics, haptical tasks, users interactions and assessment system. Advanced programming techniques, using specific hardware, can decrease costs of processing, allowing the utilization of low end computers. However, such strategies can be insufficient to guarantee the main features of virtual reality systems. In this paper it is proposed the use of embedded systems to compute specific tasks, to prevent those problems and allowing the use of low end computers. Consequently, embedded systems could contribute to minimize the lose of information and improve performance of assessment in virtual reality training environments.