BibManager
Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
BibTeX Extension for Visual Studio Code.
GitHub

An extension for Visual Studio Code designed to make writing and maintaining BibTeX files easier.

This was initially written during my Ph.D. to help sort entries in Bib files to make them easier to search. I recently updated the extension to take advantage of the Language Server system in VS Code to provide Intellisense features such as code completion and linting.

  • Visual Studio Code
  • TypeScript
Brain Visualizer
Brain Visualizer
Aug 2019 - Present
Education application for teaching children about the brain
GitHub

Virtual Reality application built for Science Outreach events at the University of Manchester. Its purpose was to help teach children about the different parts of the brain and the specific functions using an engaging medium where they could interact with the brain, pull it apart and bring up information about the sections.

The VR app was originally designed for use with the Oculus Go as there were no apps available on the app store that were appropriate or had easy controls for school-aged children.

The app was later ported over to the Oculus Quest, taking advantage of the more immersive experience and better interactions.

  • Unity3D
  • C#
  • Oculus
ParaVR
Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
A virtual reality system for training paramedics.

This project uses modern virtual reality technology to help paramedics train and practice essential procedures that they may not used very often, such as a Cricothyroidotomy.

The application was built for the Oculus Rift and uses desktop-based haptic devices, such as the sensable haptic device, to replicate the forces experienced when perform the procedures to increase the immersion of the training scenarios.

  • Unity3D
  • C#
  • VRTK
  • Oculus
  • Welsh Ambulance Service Trust
  • Bevan Commission
Funder Date Value
Bevan Commission 1st Prize Welsh Health Hack Winner 01/10/2018 - 01/06/2019 £7,500
VCPR
Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
A virtual reality system for practicing CPR.

This project uses mobile Virtual Reality Technologies, namely the Oculus Quest, to help train school children important, life saving skills like Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

It is designed to be taken in to schools and used to supplement first aid training that is provided by the British Heart Foundation.

  • Unity3D
  • C#
  • VRTK
  • Oculus
  • Welsh Ambulance Service Trust
  • British Heart Foundation
Funder Date Value
Health and Care Research Wales: Pathway to Portfolio Funding 01/03/2019 - 01/08/2019 £18,423
VIRTUE
VIRTUE
May 2017 - Aug 2020
A VR system for assisting in the cognitive recovery of patients impaired by a stroke.

This project is employing cutting edge Virtual Reality technology and the latest Games Engine capabilities to assist in the cognitive rehabilitation of stroke patients by allowing them to practice Activities of Daily Living in a safe environment, while getting immediate and meaningful feedback on their performance. The application is also designed to be adjustable so it can be configured to the patients current abilities.

  • Unity3D
  • C#
  • Virtual Reality Toolkit
  • SteamVR
  • Oculus
  • Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Cadscan Ltd
Funder Date Value
Innovate UK 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2020 £500,000
Wheelchair-MR
Wheelchair-MR
Oct 2016 - Oct 2019
A mixed reality training environment for manoeuvring wheelchair

This project was a continuation of the Wheelchair-VR project. It was designed as an attempt to reduce the effects of cybersickness by introducing the virtual training environment in to the real world using the latest Mixed Reality technologies.

  • Unity3D
  • C#
  • Microsoft Hololens
  • Mixed Reality Toolkit
Wheelchair-VR
Wheelchair-VR
Jul 2015 - May 2017
A virtual reality simulator for training powered wheelchair manoeuvres

This project was designed to test whether Virtual Reality technology can be used to help train patients how successfully manoeuvre a powered wheelchair. Results showed a positive effect of training using the VR simulator on the patients compared to non-VR and a control condition.

  • Unity3D
  • C#
  • Oculus
  • Leap Motion
  • Liverpool Wheelchair Service
  • Wirral Community NHS Trust Wheelchair Service
  • Cardiff and Vale UHB Posture Mobility Centre
  • Betsi Cadwaladr UHB Posture and Mobility Service