Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects

Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects

A team has developed Boccia XR, a rehabilitation program using extended reality technology that can be introduced even in environments with limited space.

Extended Reality: Blurring Digital and Real Worlds

Alright, so there’s this term that’s been buzzing around the tech world like a confused bee in a server room: Extended Reality, or XR. You’ve probably seen it. Maybe you nodded sagely, pretending you knew exactly what it entailed, while internally a tiny stick figure version of you was shrugging with question marks floating above its head. (Imagine a simple stick figure, looking puzzled, with “XR?” in a thought bubble). That little stick figure …

Extended Reality Boccia Demonstrates Promising Rehabilitation Benefits

In recent years, the integration of extended reality (XR) technologies into therapeutic and rehabilitation contexts has opened new horizons for enhancing physical and cognitive health, particularly in older adults. A pioneering research group from Osaka Metropolitan University has taken a bold step forward by developing an XR version of boccia, a precision ball sport traditionally rooted in Paralympic competition. This innovative approach, terme…