ORBITAL OUTPOST X, INC. — National Aeronautics and Space Administration STTR Phase I: T11

Description

We will implement large virtual spaces dynamic saccadic redirection methods for 2 person Redirected Walking (RW) in real room/multi-room scaling XR. Wersquo;ll use target numerical simulations amp; user scenario test data to evaluate XR performance metrics against TRL-4 goals. RW can deliver up to 10x real space walkable area in virtual space without 1 user awareness of real space. Our goal is to achieve best virtual vs. real space expansion with 2 users in same room.We will show hyperrealistic large virtual environments rendering with high level of terrain details appropriate for surface operations amp; object models such as instruments, tools, vehicles, amp; structures. Photorealistic accurate scenarios improve full immersion sensations amp; training outcomes.We will demonstrate accurate finger, hand, amp; object tracking for 2 rooms including tracking objects with limited visibility for typical astronaut activities, e.g., unload, transport, assemble.We will explore novel human-computer interface methods, such as gesture commands, next step scenario guided choice/presentation from eye, hand, finger motions, etc. to determine applicability for Phase I amp; Phase II Ramp;D. UX interfaces in XR can guide users, follow responses to AR visual cues, present checklists, measure appropriateness of response amp; use trainee or user responses to guide next step training or operations to improve memory amp; new eye hand coordination retention during training, operational planning, amp; operational management.Our Deliverables include a theoretical framework implemented in hardware that demonstrate basic functionality amp; critical test environments, with key software components integrated amp; functionally validated to establish interoperability, with documented test performance demonstrating agreement with analytical predictions.nbsp;nbsp; Our (TRL-4) goal is to show breadboard systems with novel RW algorithms in a basic operating environment. All deliverables will be shown in a 2 person hands-on demo in XR.