As part of their NASA MIRO IDEAS² Center research work, UH SICSA faculty and graduate students tested their eXtended Reality Neuraframe (XRN) framework for Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) evaluation of space habitat design through a series of zero-gravity test flights conducted in Salina, Kansas, from May 12–15, 2025.
The XRN experiment, led by SICSA Adjunct Professor Vittorio Netti, integrated XR headsets, EEG, EmotiBit sensors, and a custom spacesuit mockup to assess astronaut performance and behavioral modeling under simulated microgravity conditions.
Data were collected across 20 parabolas aboard a modified Boeing 727-200 aircraft, providing valuable insights for validating habitat operability and informing future immersive testing protocols across the aerospace industry.
The 0G flight experiments were partially supported by the Aurelia Institute.