Virtual reality ensures that behavior and brain activations can be assessed in a natural setting. Instead of presenting simple stimuli on a computer screen, realistic 3D environments can be projected on a large screen, using a dual projector system. One of the of the virtual reality applications we use it in our lab is, for example, to study performance and brain activations in navigation. Another application of virtual reality is the real-time steering of a wheelchair using a Brain-Computer Interface.

Our virtual reality lab is fitted with a large projection screen. 3D Images are projected using a Cube 3D2 projection system. For realistic 3D vision, it is necessary to wear shutter glasses. The Cube 3D2 projection system uses infrared sensors to detect the 'active' eye. Different in-door and outdoor environments have been programmed and navigation is possible with and without avatars. It is possible to touch and manipulate virtual objects by means of a haptic device (PHANTOM Omni®).