Immersive virtual reality rehabilitation post spinal cord injury Swati Gupta1, Jo Nunnerley2,3, Debbie Snell2,3, Marcus King1 1Callaghan Innovation, EPIC Centre, 106 Manchester Street, Christchurch 2Dept. Orthopaedic Surgery & Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch 3Burwood Academy of Independent Living, Christchurch Concept Method A personalized Virtual Reality (VR) rehab program that facilitates patients recovering from disabling conditions such as spinal cord injury to become re-acquainted with their environment in a safe and supported setting, enabling a smoother and more successful integration back into the real world. 3D scan Transitionz, an independent living space at Burwood Spinal Unit Develop VR model based on the scan Collaborate with clinicians, patients and the health industry to meet end-user needs Translational research and development 3D Scanning TransitioNZ 3D Model Oculus Rift Health benefits Future Improve discharge and reduced re-admission rates Enhance engagement in rehab Better cognitive maps Aid cognitive recovery for co-occurring traumatic brain injury Improve performance on physical tasks and ADLs Help psychological adjustment to life in wheelchair VR model of patient’s home for customised rehab experience Movement interaction to control objects in VR so that activities of daily living can be trained Commercial interest Stickmen Media: VR models using Oculus Rift Envivo: commercial scanning of environment Dynamic Controls: wheelchair controller to navigate within model Invacare: wheelchair demo for modellers