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Velocity-dependent curvature gain and avatar use for Redirected Walking [PDF]
, 2010 We investigated in a study whether humans’ sensitivity to curved walking is affected by their walking velocity. Amongst other techniques, redirecting users of an immersive virtual environment on a curved path is part of the so-called ’Redirected Walking’.
Mohler, B. +5 more
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Sustainability Disclosure and External Assurance of Reports in the Italian Agrifood Sector
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The European Union introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with the aim of aligning the “walk”—the implementation of substantive sustainability practices—and the “talk”—their representation in sustainability reporting.
Andrea Caccialanza +2 more
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Generalised Algorithms for Redirected Walking in Virtual Environments
, 2004 Several authors have identified benefits from allowing\ users to move through a virtual environment (VE) by\ walking in the real world. However implementation of\ this approach can be problematic, particularly for largescale\ VEs, primarily because of ...
Field, T (15921827) +1 more
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Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.High atmospheric pressure (120 kPa) in deep underground counteracts humidity‐induced physiological stress in plants, stabilizing water balance and enhancing antioxidative defenses. This synergy boosts biomass despite elevated humidity, demonstrating sustainable deep underground agriculture potential under climate uncertainty.
Yuxin He +6 more
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Exploring adaptations to the modified shuttle walking test [PDF]
, 2013 Objective: The 10 m modified shuttle walking test (MSWT) is recommended to determine the functional capacity in older individuals and for patients entering cardiac rehabilitation.
Steve Meadows +5 more
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ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.A lightweight hybrid backpack integrating SC‐TENGs and R‐EMGs harvests biomechanical energy during walking. With a low activation speed of 3 km h−1 and a high specific power of 0.18 W kg−1, it enables self‐powered field safety management. The power backpack refers to an energy‐harvesting solution engineered to mitigate battery reliance in wearable ...
Jie Chen +6 more
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Optimal Walking of an Underactuated Planar Biped with Segmented Torso [PDF]
, 2014 Recently, underactuated bipeds with pointed feet have been studied to achieve dynamic and energy efficient robot walking patterns. However, these studies usually simplify a robot torso as one link, which is different from a human torsos containing 33 ...
ABBA, Gabriel +5 more
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Nested Carbon Governance in Southeast Asia: Towards Just Nature‐Based Solutions?
Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Nature‐based solutions (NbS) have gained prominence as an integrated approach to addressing climate change and biodiversity loss while supporting sustainable development. Yet, their implementation across Southeast Asia remains fragmented and often contested.
Helena Varkkey +2 more
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, 2002 This paper describes a method for allowing people to virtually move around a CAVE without ever having to turn to face the missing back wall. We describe the method, and report a pilot study of 28 participants, half of whom moved through the virtual ...
Razzaque, Sharif +4 more
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The Walkbook: Recipes for walking & wellbeing
, 2022 Our public survey showed that more people walked during COVID-19, and walked more frequently. However, some people walked less, or their walking reduced over the various lockdowns. Many barriers or challenges to walking were identified by respondents.
Wright, Carole +6 more
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