An advanced virtual environment exercise device (AVE2D)

Abstract: Presenter talks about the advanced virtual environment exercise device (AVE2D) project and how engaging in collaborative competitive exercise is one of the most effective ways to increase physical activity. The goal of the project is to increase exercise enjoyment and participation for people with disabilities and provide opportunities for them to engage in shared activities. He explains unique innovations of the project and shows examples of virtual environments being navigated by exercise impact, a mass production exercise bike, an exercise system for upper and lower body imprints, and video gamers playing interactive games with remote friends. Run time: 2 minutes 42 seconds.
NARIC Accession Number: O20035.  What's this? 
Author(s): Cooper, Lloyd.
Project Number: 90RE5009 (formerly H133E120005).
Publisher(s): Interactive Exercise Technologies and Exercise Physiology for People with Disabilities, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Health Professions, SHPB 331, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294-3361; 205/975-9010.
Publication Year: 2013.
Descriptor Terms: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS, DEVICES, EXERCISE, HEALTH PROMOTION, MOTIVATION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, RECREATION, SELF CARE, UNIVERSAL DESIGN.