Perry, R.J. – VEMI Lab /vemi 91±¬ÁÏ Tue, 03 May 2022 13:40:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Development of the Triaxial Apparatus for the Rotation of Discrete and Independent Samples /vemi/publication/development-of-the-triaxial-apparatus-for-the-rotation-of-discrete-and-independent-samples/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:29:54 +0000 /vemi/?post_type=publication&p=3241 This white paper explores the development of the Triaxial Apparatus for the Rotation of Discrete and Independent Samples (TARDIS). The TARDIS is used to support the detection of surface contamination via nanostructured material and machine learning.

Citation:

Erikson, T., Biswas, O., & Perry, R. (2022). Development of the triaxial apparatus for the rotation of discrete and independent samples. VEMI Student Publications, 3. doi:

]]> Developing a Smartphone App With Augmented Reality to Support Virtual Learning of Nursing Students on Heart Failure /vemi/publication/developing-a-smartphone-app-with-augmented-reality-to-support-virtual-learning-of-nursing-students-on-heart-failure/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:43:56 +0000 /vemi/?post_type=publication&p=3061

Background

The purpose of this study was to develop an Augmented Reality (AR) app on heart failure for remote training of nursing students and compare it against recorded video lecture. We conducted a quasi-experimental study using pretest-posttest design with junior nursing students.

Methods

The experimental group used the self-paced app; the control group viewed the same content using pre-recorded video lecture.

Results

There were no significant differences in learning, although more students indicated that they preferred the AR app.

Conclusion

As a stand-alone teaching method, AR apps may perform as well as video lectures and may encourage student engagement.

Citation:

Herbert, V. M., Perry, R. J., LeBlanc, C. A., Haase, K. N., Corey, R. R., Giudice, N. A., & Howell, C. (2021). Developing a Smartphone App With Augmented Reality to Support Virtual Learning of Nursing Students on Heart Failure. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 54, 77–85.
]]> Conveying Topographic Information with 3D printed Models and Tactile Maps /vemi/publication/conveying-topographic-information-3d-printed-models-tactile-maps/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:46:56 +0000 /vemi/?post_type=publication&p=1554 Raymond J. Perry. Unpublished Masters Thesis, May 2017, 91±¬ÁÏ. (N.A. Giudice: thesis advisor).

Background: Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) spatial learning research is mostly focused on indoor learning and cityscape learning. Little significant research has been conducted regarding the ideal method for conveying topographical information to BVI individuals. Filling this gap, this research aims to investigate several approaches to convey this important information and to empirically assess which is the best suited and the most accurate method to present the rendered information in an understandable manner. Methods: 30 adult participants (ages 18-40) were broken into two groups. Each performed several matching tasks, with one group given a tactile map to match to a 3D printed model and the other group given a 3D printed model to match to a tactile map. Learning Time, Selection Time, and accuracy of selection were evaluated.                 Results: All selection measures showed obvious learning effects for both conditions. Accuracy for selection was well above random chance. Having a pre-disposition to map-reading had a positive correlation with both selection speed and accuracy performance. Conclusion: Results suggest that the tactile contour maps were as successful in conveying topographic information to the participants as were the 3D printed models. The findings also suggest that after being trained with this type of tactile map, it is possible to recognize a map that resembles a 3D printed model.

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