VIRTUAL-REALITY FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED PEOPLE

This paper demonstrates how physically disabled people can benefit fro m the innovative virtual reality techniques. Several specific examples show the applicability of virtual reality to the therapy and rehabili tation of people with various disabilities. In addition, the paper des cribes how physicians can use virtual reality as an advanced visualiza tion tool for the diagnosis of physical disabilities. Finally, possibl e display techniques and input devices for diagnosis and rehabilitatio n purposes are discussed briefly.