Platform for cognitive assessment and training using virtual reality

• Grant number: 17/18362-7
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: July 01, 2018
• End date: June 30, 2022
• Field of knowledge: Interdisciplinary Subjects
• Agreement: FINEP - PIPE/PAPPE Grant
• Principal Investigator: Caio Margarido Moreira
• Grantee: Caio Margarido Moreira
• Company: Sensorial Desenvolvimento de Software Ltda. - ME
• CNAE: Desenvolvimento e licenciamento de programas de computador não-customizáveis ; Pesquisa e desenvolvimento experimental em ciências físicas e naturais
• City: Ribeirão Preto
• Pesquisadores principais: Milton Augusto Vendramini de Ávila
• Associated researchers: Julio Cesar Anastacio ; Marco Antonio Di Bonifacio
• Associated research grant: 16/08321-9 - Computational method for perceptual and cognitive enhancement in athletes, AP.PIPE
• Associated scholarship(s): 20/03222-8 - Development of mobile and desktop applications in Unity3D, including virtual reality, BP.TT; 18/17920-9 - Development of applications design, 3D models and animations using multiplatform technologies, BP.TT; 18/17891-9 - Development of mobile and desktop applications in Unity3D, including virtual reality, BP.TT; 18/17878-2 - Platform to evaluate and train athletes through virtual reality: methods, development and publications, BP.PIPE; 18/17889-4 - Platform to evaluate and train athletes through virtual reality: management and interface across Neuroscience, Psychology and user experience, BP.PIPE

Abstract

The present project aims to develop an assessment, training and monitoring system of athletes´ cognitive skills, which will extend findings collected during the execution of the project from Phase I funded by PIPE.Thus, Virtual Reality (VR) methods developed in Phase I will be implemented in Android platforms. In addition, elements designed to fit the product into the market will be incorporated: a clear and intuitive platform to monitor athlete´s performance (to technical committee) and methods that bring benefits by approaching psychological aspects continuously required in sports practice: post-error recovery and team cohesion. Therefore, technological challenges regarding computational processing will be addressed to provide system efficiency and users´ experience and usability studies. Scientific challenges will also be addressed: the improvement of the gamification intervention method which enhances performance of both individual and group cognitive aspects.We expect to improve athletes´ performance with an appealing, scientifically designed system, which aims to monitor and develop brain processes, from sensorial to psychological aspects. This product will not only be pioneer in Brazil, but will also incorporate elements that will distinguish it from major competitors in global market. (AU)