VR / Training / Mobile
VCPR
A virtual reality system for practising CPR.
Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
VCPR was developed to help schoolchildren learn and rehearse the sequence of actions involved in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The project was designed for use in schools as part of a wider approach to CPR education, supplementing established first-aid training with an interactive virtual scenario.
The initial prototype used an Oculus Rift and Leap Motion hand tracking. Its design was informed by NHS paramedics and related organisations, whose feedback helped shape the interaction and training experience. The application was later adapted for the standalone Oculus Quest, making the system easier to transport and deploy in schools.
The published work documents the development and preliminary evaluation of the simulator. It establishes VCPR as a practical platform for exploring VR-supported CPR education without claiming that the application replaces hands-on instruction or physical skills assessment.