Firm:

          

Space Villages Inc.

          

   

Address:

          

1044 Alderbrook Lane, San Jose, CA 95129 - 2948

          

   

Phone:

          

(408) 772-8063                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Name:

          

New York University

          

   

Address:

          

665 Broadway, Suite 801, NY 10012 - 2339

          

   

Phone:

          

(212) 998-2121                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Name:

          

Miguel Arias

          

   

E-mail:

          

Miguel@spacevillages.net

          

   

Address:

          

1044 Alderbrook LN, CA 95129 - 2948

          

   

Phone:

          

(408) 772-8063                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Name:

          

Dr. Adolfo Nemirovsky

          

   

E-mail:

          

adolfo.nemirovsky@spacevillages.net

          

   

Address:

          

1044 Alderbrook LN, CA 95129 - 2948

          

   

Phone:

          

(408) 772-8063                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :                                                                                                                                                          
Begin: 2
End: 4

          

          

     

Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words):

We will implement large virtual spaces dynamic saccadic redirection methods for 2 person Redirected Walking (RW) in real room/multi-room scaling XR. We’ll use target numerical simulations & 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 & object models such as instruments, tools, vehicles, & structures. Photorealistic accurate scenarios improve full immersion sensations & training outcomes.

We will demonstrate accurate finger, hand, & 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 & Phase II R&D. UX interfaces in XR can guide users, follow responses to AR visual cues, present checklists, measure appropriateness of response & use trainee or user responses to guide next step training or operations to improve memory & new eye hand coordination retention during training, operational planning, & operational management.

Our Deliverables include a theoretical framework implemented in hardware that demonstrate basic functionality & critical test environments, with key software components integrated & functionally validated to establish interoperability, with documented test performance demonstrating agreement with analytical predictions.   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.

          

          

     

Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words):

XR technologies can facilitate many missions, including those related to human space exploration, for planning, training, & operations support as well as for modeling & simulation of future orbital, transportation, & stationary structures for robotic & human use. The Human Exploration & Operations Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, Science Mission Directorate, Artemis, & Gateway programs could benefit from this technology. The crosscutting nature of XR technologies allows it to support all of NASA’s Directorates.

          

          

     

Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words):

More “realistic” training environments deliver better training outcomes due to improved “muscle memory”.  Commercial applications include training of pilots for aerospace; workplace injury reduction among construction, freight, material movers (2.8 million 2019); tele-robotics; surgical training; strength training; telepresence; education; gaming & entertainment.

          

          

     

Duration:     10