| 3D simulations have long been used in many different fields but only recently due to advances in hardware have they become accessible at a level where they can be used first hand with a patient for physical therapy work. Realtime simulations giving feedback on the patient's progress of their motor control is now feasible. We propose a flexible framework of tools that can be used for systems like this solving many of the related problems with realtime data recording, processing, motion isolation, and simulation playback along the way. We propose using a game engine and skeletally rigged 3D models along with a simple yet robust system of targets that can be placed and hit during the sessions. This system will be showcased specifically for tongue motion through the Opti-speech project. |
