Swann VR

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Swann VR Logo

Swann VR is a spatial memory training tool for Alzheimer's disease. It uses virtual reality. Users are given a map with objects placed in it, and they are to memorize it and find the items within the immersive environment. It was created by Taegh Sokhey an automotive executive and Northwestern University graduate.[1] The application is designed to work with Oculus Rift and Rift S.[1][2][3][4][5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "The World's First Virtual Reality Memory Training Tool for Alzheimer's Launches" (in en-US). MarketWatch. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-worlds-first-virtual-reality-memory-training-tool-for-alzheimers-launches-2018-05-23. Retrieved 2019-06-28. [dead link]
  2. "Immersive Spatial Memory Tool Swann VR Looks To Aid In The Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease" (in en-US). VRFocus. https://www.vrfocus.com/2018/05/immersive-spatial-memory-tool-swann-vr-looks-to-aid-in-the-battle-against-alzheimers-disease/. Retrieved 2019-06-03. 
  3. "Virtual Reality App VR Swann Helps Alzeimer's Patients to Train their Memory" (in en). I4U News. https://www.i4u.com/2018/05/128391/virtual-reality-app-vr-swann-helps-alzeimers-patients-train-their-memory. Retrieved 2019-07-03. [dead link]
  4. "La réalité virtuelle améliore la mémoire des patients atteints d'Alzheimer". www.realitevirtuelle360.com (in français). Archived from the original on 2019-05-27. Retrieved 2018-06-03.
  5. Realovirtual News. https://www.realovirtual.com/noticias/5280/swann-vr-herramienta-mejorar-memoria-espacial-los-pacientes-alzheimer.