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Connecting the Elderly Using VR: A Novel Art-Driven Methodology

Makrina Viola Kosti    
Maurice Benayoun    
Nefeli Georgakopoulou    
Sotiris Diplaris    
Theodora Pistola    
Vasileios-Rafail Xefteris    
Athina Tsanousa    
Kalliopi Valsamidou    
Panagiota Koulali    
Yash Shekhawat    
Piera Sciama    
Ilias Kalisperakis    
Stefanos Vrochidis and Ioannis Kompatsiaris    

Resumen

Demographic change confronts us with an ever-increasing number of elderly people who face isolation and socialization issues. Background: The main challenge of this study is to inject emotional and aesthetic aspects into the design process of a virtual reality (VR) social space for the elderly. In this context, we asked architects and artists to improve the perception elderly people have of their way of communicating with others. Artists, in collaboration with computer engineers, designed experiences that evoke positive cognitive and emotional feelings and memories by following design trends and aesthetic values likely to be appreciated by older people, which were integrated in VR. Methods: We approached our goal by implementing an innovative art-driven methodology, using a plethora of technologies and methods, such as VR, artificial intelligence algorithms, visual analysis, and 3D mapping, in order to make design decisions based on a detailed understanding of the users? preferences and collective behavior. Results: A so-called virtual village ?Cap de Ballon? was co-created, having a public space inspired by the villages of Santorini and Meteora and a private space inspired by the 3D scanning of an elderly person?s apartment. Conclusions: The overall concept of the VR village?s utility, design, and interior design were appreciated by the end users and the concept was evaluated as original and stimulating for creativity.

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