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Hypogravity simulators using virtual reality applied to the study of human physiology: a systematic review / Rosirene Gessinger, Juliana Silva Herbert, João de Carvalho Castro, Gabriela Alves Rodrigues, Thais RUSSOMANO, Alcyr Alves de Oliveira // Acta Astronautica ; ISSN 0094-5765 . — 2026 — vol. 244, s. 458-467. — Bibliogr. s. 466-467, Abstr. — Publikacja dostępna online od: 2026-02-09
Autorzy (6)
- Gessinger Rosirene
- Silva Herbert Juliana
- de Carvalho Castro João
- Alves Rodrigues Gabriela
- AGHRussomano Thais
- Alves de Oliveira Alcyr
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Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 167128 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2026-05-05 |
| Tekst źródłowy | URL |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.actaastro.2026.01.036 |
| Rok publikacji | 2026 |
| Typ publikacji | przegląd |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Czasopismo/seria | Acta Astronautica |
Abstract
The growing focus on lunar and Martian missions underscores the importance of understanding how reduced gravity affects human physiology. Virtual Reality (VR)-based simulations have emerged as safe and controlled analogs for reproducing hypogravity environments on Earth. To systematically review how VR technologies have been applied in hypogravity simulators to investigate acute and chronic physiological responses in humans. A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and IEEE Xplore up to July 2025, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies involving human participants exposed to simulated hypogravity through VR combined with partial body-weight support were included. Methodological quality was assessed using an eight-criterion framework specifically developed for this review. Twenty-three studies met the eligibility criteria. VR was implemented through immersive, semi-immersive, or non-immersive interfaces, coupled with mechanical unloading systems that simulated 0.16–0.38 G. Simulated hypogravity influenced gait kinematics, balance, and cardiovascular responses, while VR-assisted training improved strength, postural control, and motor learning. Perceptual effects, such as speed and verticality distortion, were mitigated through body-weight-supported walking. VR-assisted hypogravity simulators offer valid and reproducible analogs for studying multisystem adaptations to lunar and Martian gravity. However, methodological heterogeneity and limited longitudinal evidence underscore the need for standardized protocols, diverse samples, and integrated physiological monitoring to enhance the applicability of these approaches in astronaut training and biomedical rehabilitation.
