Virtual Womb: Experiencing Human Sensory Development from a Fetal Point-of-View in Virtual Reality

Andreas Junker; Carl Hutters; Daniel Reipur; Lasse Embøl; Niels Christian Nilsson; Rolf Nordahl

doi:10.1145/3419249.3420159

Virtual Womb: Experiencing Human Sensory Development from a Fetal Point-of-View in Virtual Reality

Andreas Junker, Carl Hutters, Daniel Reipur, Lasse Embøl, Niels Christian Nilsson, Rolf Nordahl

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Abstract

This paper explores the potential of using a virtual reality application to support pregnant individuals strengthen their parental bonds. The application simulates sensory development from a fetal point-of-view inside a virtual womb. More than 20 healthcare professionals comprising midwives, doctors, and nurses assisted the iterative design process through meetings, exposure, and open discussion. The evaluation used the iGroup Presence Questionnaire and Microsoft Product Reaction Cards to assess user presence and emotional impact. 48 participants (19 females, 29 males) comprising pregnant individuals, healthcare professionals, and miscellaneous participants took part in the evaluation. Results indicate feelings of presence, significant emotional impact, as well as positively inclined responses towards the experience. Healthcare professionals supported the evaluation, saw application potential, and expressed interest in further development and implementation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	NordiCHI 2020 - Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction : Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery
Publication date	25 Oct 2020
ISBN (Electronic)	9781450375795
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3419249.3420159
Publication status	Published - 25 Oct 2020
Event	11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society, NordiCHI 2020 - Virtual, Online, Estonia Duration: 25 Oct 2020 → 29 Oct 2020

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Conference	11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society, NordiCHI 2020
Country/Territory	Estonia
City	Virtual, Online
Period	25/10/2020 → 29/10/2020

Series	ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

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Keywords

behavior change
children
embodied interaction
health
hospitals
medical
parents
virtual reality
well-being

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Junker, A., Hutters, C., Reipur, D., Embøl, L., Nilsson, N. C., & Nordahl, R. (2020). Virtual Womb: Experiencing Human Sensory Development from a Fetal Point-of-View in Virtual Reality. In NordiCHI 2020 - Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society Association for Computing Machinery. https://doi.org/10.1145/3419249.3420159

Junker, Andreas ; Hutters, Carl ; Reipur, Daniel et al. / Virtual Womb : Experiencing Human Sensory Development from a Fetal Point-of-View in Virtual Reality. NordiCHI 2020 - Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society. Association for Computing Machinery, 2020. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).

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Junker, A, Hutters, C, Reipur, D, Embøl, L, Nilsson, NC & Nordahl, R 2020, Virtual Womb: Experiencing Human Sensory Development from a Fetal Point-of-View in Virtual Reality. in NordiCHI 2020 - Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society. Association for Computing Machinery, ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society, NordiCHI 2020, Virtual, Online, Estonia, 25/10/2020. https://doi.org/10.1145/3419249.3420159

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