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Underwater VR for astronaut training

Programme
Discovery
Programme Reference
22-D-S-TEC-01-b
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Germany
Underwater VR for astronaut training
Description

This research integrates a complete diving mask with a custom-made VR headset to replicate a space-like setting. Alongside designing and building a waterproof VR headset, a pivotal aspect involves implementing a tracking system to ascertain spatial positioning and orientation. Employing an external tracking system, comprising four cameras housed underwater and affixed to aluminum rails this is achieved using fiducial markers.

Executive summary
Final presentation