What we did:We built VRtangibles, a system that combines tangible objects and touch input to assist children in creating virtual scenes without needing programming knowledge.
What we found:We found that children were successful in creating virtual scenes using VRtangibles, and they reported finding the interaction engaging and enjoyable.
Takeaway:Our work contributes to lowering the barrier for primary school children to actively participate in virtual reality creation, emphasizing creative expression over technical skills.
Abstract
Children are increasingly exposed to virtual reality (VR) technology as end-users. However, they miss an opportunity to become active creators due to the barrier of insufficient technical background. Creating scenes in VR requires considerable programming knowledge and excludes non-tech-savvy users, e.g., school children. In this paper, we showcase a system called VRtangibles, which combines tangible objects and touch input to create virtual scenes without programming. With VRtangibles, we aim to engage children in the active creation of virtual scenes via playful hands-on activities. From the lab study with six school children, we discovered that the majority of children were successful in creating virtual scenes using VRtangibles and found it engaging and fun to use.
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