Chronic itching is a serious and uncomfortable condition. The scratch response might result in a vicious cycle of alternating itching and scratching. To develop psychological interventions for people suffering from chronic itching and to break the vicious itch-scratching-itch cycle, it is important to …

This interactive virtual museum provides insights into LGBTIQ+ issues by presenting the history and utilization of pride flags and different legal situations worldwide and by pointing out the meaning of identity markers and their interconnectedness. This is complemented with an intimate engagement through …

The Borculo Storm Project aims to create a realistic VR experience of a storm disaster. The Storm hit the Netherlands in 1925. The project also aims to raise awareness of natural disasters and climate change. It is supposed to be an exhibit of a future weather museum. Previously, the project has been …

The Saxion XR Lab offered the assignment to recreate a news item in virtual reality. This report covers the research regarding the news items‘ impact compared to a traditional representation, such as an article. To invent a solution that appeals to young adults and fills a market gap, a demo VR experience …

Dit afstudeeronderzoek kijkt naar de toekomst van 360 gradenvideo in de journalistiek. Het heeft als hoofdvraag: 'Heeft 360-graden videojournalistiek toekomst?' Rond 2015 was er veel aandacht voor de videotechniek. Het onderzoek gaat in op de hype van toen. De kenmerken en effecten van de techniek, …

Over the past years, innovative technologies (such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR)) have become more common within news organizations. These technologies allow users to immerse themselves in a virtual world. With these types of productions, the journalist tries …

The ageing of the population in developed countries asks for smart solutions to promote seniors' inclusion in society. Therefore, how to shape a place that is both smart and encourages healthy ageing is a key question in the field of shaping smart and inclusive living environments. Smart placemaking, …

For this thesis, an immersive 2D painting experience was developed that uses an intuitive interface with trackable painting equipment in Virtual Reality. For the immersion, the standard HTC Vive Controllers needed to be replaced with painting equipment. Through the use of desk research, interviewing …

Post-COVID-19 patients, particularly those who needed high care, are expected to have high needs for physical, psychological and cognitive rehabilitation. Yet, the resources needed to provide rehabilitation treatment are expected to be inadequate because healthcare systems faced a shortage of high-quality …

Strukton Rail is interested in facilitating training and increasing employee safety awareness through a VR simulation. In this paper it is discussed in how far audio can be used in order to increase the immersion of the simulation. Besides the well-known means of spatial audio, there are other means …