GRIPPY: A VR Grip Controller for Combating Sarcopenia in Elderly

Hoilam Leong; Jiang Wu; Yoke Chin Lai; Loic Faulon; Xu Sun; Boon Giin Lee

doi:10.1109/VRW66409.2025.00473

GRIPPY: A VR Grip Controller for Combating Sarcopenia in Elderly

Hoilam Leong, Jiang Wu, Yoke Chin Lai, Loic Faulon, Xu Sun, Boon Giin Lee

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

As the global population ages, sarcopenia—age-related muscle decline—demands innovative solutions. This paper introduces GRIPPY, a VR grip controller that transforms basic handgrip exercises into immersive, gamified tasks. By integrating sensor-based interaction and VR gameplay, older adults can strengthen grip while maintaining higher motivation. A preliminary test with three participants (ages 68–80) revealed key usability insights, underscoring GRIPPY’s potential for enhanced rehabilitation. Future work will refine its design and validate long-term efficacy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2025 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW)
Place of Publication	Los Alamitos, CA, USA
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	1656-1657
Number of pages	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9798331514846
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/VRW66409.2025.00473
Publication status	Published Online - 24 Apr 2025

Keywords

Virtual Reality
Sarcopenia
Grip Strength
Elderly Rehabilitation
Immersive Exercise
Interactive Training

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10.1109/VRW66409.2025.00473

https://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/VRW66409.2025.00473

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GRIPPY: A VR Grip Controller for Combating Sarcopenia in Elderly. / Leong, Hoilam; Wu, Jiang ; Lai, Yoke Chin et al.
2025 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW). Los Alamitos, CA, USA: IEEE Computer Society, 2025. p. 1656-1657.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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