%0 Journal Article %1 krupitzer2022cortexvr %A Krupitzer, Christian %A Naber, Jens %A Stauffert, Jan-Philipp %A Mayer, Jan %A Spielmann, Jan %A Ehmann, Paul %A Boci, Noel %A Bürkle, Maurice %A Ho, André %A Komorek, Clemens %A others, %D 2022 %I Frontiers %J Frontiers in Psychology %K myown own %R https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.754732 %T CortexVR: Immersive analysis and training of cognitive executive functions of soccer players using virtual reality and machine learning %U https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.754732/full %V 13:754732 %X Goal: This paper presents an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) system to analyze and train Executive Functions (EFs) of soccer players. EFs are important cognitive functions for athletes. They are a relevant quality that distinguishes amateurs from professionals. Method: The system is based on immersive technology, hence, the user interacts naturally and experiences a training session in a virtual world. The proposed system has a modular design supporting the extension of various so-called game modes. Game modes combine selected game mechanics with specific simulation content to target particular training aspects. The system architecture decouples selection/parameterization and analysis of training sessions via a coaching app from an Unity3D-based VR simulation core. Monitoring of user performance and progress is recorded by a database that sends the necessary feedback to the coaching app for analysis. Results: The system is tested for VR-critical performance criteria to reveal the usefulness of a new interaction paradigm in the cognitive training and analysis of EFs. Subjective ratings for overall usability show that the design as VR application enhances the user experience compared to a traditional desktop app; whereas the new, unfamiliar interaction paradigm does not negatively impact the effort for using the application. Conclusion: The system can provide immersive training of EF in a fully virtual environment, eliminating potential distraction. It further provides an easy-to-use analyzes tool to compare user but also an automatic, adaptive training mode.

@article{krupitzer2022cortexvr, abstract = {Goal: This paper presents an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) system to analyze and train Executive Functions (EFs) of soccer players. EFs are important cognitive functions for athletes. They are a relevant quality that distinguishes amateurs from professionals. Method: The system is based on immersive technology, hence, the user interacts naturally and experiences a training session in a virtual world. The proposed system has a modular design supporting the extension of various so-called game modes. Game modes combine selected game mechanics with specific simulation content to target particular training aspects. The system architecture decouples selection/parameterization and analysis of training sessions via a coaching app from an Unity3D-based VR simulation core. Monitoring of user performance and progress is recorded by a database that sends the necessary feedback to the coaching app for analysis. Results: The system is tested for VR-critical performance criteria to reveal the usefulness of a new interaction paradigm in the cognitive training and analysis of EFs. Subjective ratings for overall usability show that the design as VR application enhances the user experience compared to a traditional desktop app; whereas the new, unfamiliar interaction paradigm does not negatively impact the effort for using the application. Conclusion: The system can provide immersive training of EF in a fully virtual environment, eliminating potential distraction. It further provides an easy-to-use analyzes tool to compare user but also an automatic, adaptive training mode.}, added-at = {2022-09-06T07:02:35.000+0200}, author = {Krupitzer, Christian and Naber, Jens and Stauffert, Jan-Philipp and Mayer, Jan and Spielmann, Jan and Ehmann, Paul and Boci, Noel and Bürkle, Maurice and Ho, André and Komorek, Clemens and others}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/22a36783babfac9f5810c38c53b4d7812/hci-uwb}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.754732}, interhash = {d5ca40a1c5dd65904cedd8382a486900}, intrahash = {2a36783babfac9f5810c38c53b4d7812}, journal = {Frontiers in Psychology}, keywords = {myown own}, publisher = {Frontiers}, timestamp = {2022-09-29T07:15:51.000+0200}, title = {CortexVR: Immersive analysis and training of cognitive executive functions of soccer players using virtual reality and machine learning}, url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.754732/full}, volume = { 13:754732}, year = 2022 }