Effects of Augmented Reality Glasses on Muscle Activity, Balance, Physical and Mental Fatigue
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Sponsor
- University of Burgundy
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Voluntary activation using electromyography of upper and lower limb muscles
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Nowadays, augmented reality (AR) has gained attention but little is known concerning its repercussion in individuals when considering some mental and physiological aspects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of AR glasses on some cognitive and physiological functions in an attempt to determine its safety for workers.
Detailed Description
Twelve volunteers were tested during two separate randomized sessions: one with AR glasses (ARGlass) and one in normal condition (Normal). Participants had two perform different tasks of a 90 minutes total duration. Before, during and after these tasks, two feet balance, one foot balance, precision balance, stroop and memory tests were performed. Also, heart rate and electromyographic activity of some muscles were recorded. Finally a survey was filled to determine, for example fatigue, pain or comfort.
Investigators
Nicolas Babault
principal investigator
University of Burgundy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •BMI \< 27
- •physically active
- •informed consent written form
Exclusion Criteria
- •in-habitual fatigue
- •taking drugs and alcohol more than twice a day
- •potential psychomotor disease
- •injury in the preceding 3 months
- •no healthcare
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Voluntary activation using electromyography of upper and lower limb muscles
Time Frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)
The mean electromyographic activity of trapezius, deltoideus, biceps brachii, latissimus dorsi, soleus and tibialis anterior muscles will be measured using surface electrodes
Secondary Outcomes
- Balance(Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times))
- subjective pain perception(Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times))
- Memory(Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times))
- subjective fatigue perception(Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times))
- attention(Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times))
- Heart rate(Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times))
- subjective perceived exertion(Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times))