Blending Realities: Accessible Mixed Reality for Tremor Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease

Xinjun Li, Zhenhong Lei

2025

Abstract

This position paper presents a novel MR-based hand motion assistance device designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD)-related tremor disorders. We argue that the integration of ergonomic hardware design with adaptive MR software can significantly enhance the efficacy of tremor rehabilitation, improve patient engagement, and lead to superior functional outcomes. Our approach combines a smartphone-based MR system with an ergonomic physical support device, leveraging advanced spatial computing, computer vision algorithms, and haptic feedback technologies. This innovative solution addresses both immediate stabilization needs and long-term motor skill improvement, potentially revolutionizing home-based rehabilitation for millions of PD patients worldwide. By seamlessly blending virtual and real-world elements, our system creates immersive, interactive, and personalized therapeutic experiences that overcome the limitations of traditional rehabilitation methods. The paper discusses the design research methodology, comparative analysis with existing approaches, and the potential impact of this technology on PD rehabilitation.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Li X. and Lei Z. (2025). Blending Realities: Accessible Mixed Reality for Tremor Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease. In Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP; ISBN 978-989-758-728-3, SciTePress, pages 371-375. DOI: 10.5220/0013321800003912

in Bibtex Style

@conference{grapp25,
author={Xinjun Li and Zhenhong Lei},
title={Blending Realities: Accessible Mixed Reality for Tremor Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP},
year={2025},
pages={371-375},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013321800003912},
isbn={978-989-758-728-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP
TI - Blending Realities: Accessible Mixed Reality for Tremor Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease
SN - 978-989-758-728-3
AU - Li X.
AU - Lei Z.
PY - 2025
SP - 371
EP - 375
DO - 10.5220/0013321800003912
PB - SciTePress