Projects

Master Thesis

Topic: Enhancing the VR Experience for Older Adults using Object Tracking and an AI companion | April to October 2025 | Grade: 1.3

Abstract: This thesis explores the use of haptic augmented virtuality and artificial intelligence in virtual reality to enhance the experience for older adults The application GeoTravel was developed in the past with the intention to enable older adults to experience traveling to different tourist locations within the virtual world, even if it is not possible in the real world due to physical limitations. This thesis aims to improve the existing application by adding two functionalities:

1. Including a virtual companion in form of an animal that can communicate with the user through artificial intelligence. To guide and accompany the user, reducing loneliness

2. Enabling the user to create photos within virtual reality using a real camera with a shutter button. These goals are carefully developed into the application with the target user base of older adults in mind. A study revealed that both features show an increase in the feeling of presence within virtual reality

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