Driving Simulator for Rehab Debuts for Armed Forces
From: Physical Therapy Products - 07/27/2011

Researchers at Clemson University in South Carolina, working with simulation
technology company DriveSafety, have developed a new driving simulator
designed for patient rehabilitation that now is being used at 11 Army, Navy,
and Veterans Affairs facilities. 

Driving simulators provide patients with engaging treatment sessions in a
safe environment, including practicing realistic driving skills. Therapists
can work with patients on treatment areas including cognitive, perceptual,
and physical skills. 

Read the entire article at:
http://www.ptproductsonline.com/SOAPNotes/2011-07-27_02.asp

See a photo of the system at:
http://www.clemson.edu/media-relations/3725/clemson-and-drivesafety-create-new-driving-simulator-for-rehabilitation/

Links:
Simulator Helps Keep Drivers on the Road (news video)
http://www.wyff4.com/news/24607916/detail.html

Clemson University
http://www.clemson.edu/

DriveSafety
http://www.drivesafety.com/

Johnell Brooks
http://www.clemson.edu/aging/LISTBrooks.html
http://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/cu-icar/education/affiliated/brooks.html

Institute for Engaged Aging - Driving Assessment
http://www.clemson.edu/aging/DrivingAssessment.html

Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research
http://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/cu-icar/

Institute for Engaged Aging Researchers receive Funding
http://www.clemson.edu/aging/News/IEA%20researchers.pdf

On-Road Assessment of Driving Performance of Aging Drivers
http://www.cuicar.com/research/systems/current_research/driving_performance.html