Conference | Chinese CHI 2024 | Academic Papers

At The Chinese CHI 2024, Future Spaces Vision Lab members shared their recent work at the conference.

[1] Design Opportunities for Technology-Mediated Interventions in Support of Social Interactions among Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities

As the population ages, more and more older adults will move into Long-Term-Care (LTC) facilities. Being away from family and established social circles, as well as changing daily habits, leads to a higher risk of developing psychological problems. Despite increasing efforts to support and improve the quality of life of elderly residents, it is critical to investigate how technology can be integrated to support their social interactions and enrich their daily life experiences in LTC facilities. This paper explores the potential of technology interventions within LTC facilities. We selected a facility in Shenzhen, China, as a case study. We explored the possibility of technology integration in LTC settings with three older adults and five caregivers through focus group interviews, shadowing, and field observations. Through data visualization, we identified its potential from both spatial and social perspectives. Our findings provide promising directions for technology-mediated interventions that can enhance the psychological well-being of elderly residents in LTC facilities while supporting a wider range of stakeholders.

​[2] E-VISTA: Chinese Paintings for an In-Vehicle Immersive Experience to Ease Motion Sickness and Improve Riding Comfort in Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous Vehicles (AV) are on the front line for establishingsignificant changes in future transportation modes. In AV, passengers’ engagement in driving or co-piloting will be minimized. Withthis condition, the risk of getting physical discomfort, such as motion sickness, or mental discomfort, can dramatically increase dueto a lack of sensory engagement. E-VISTA aims to make a morecomfortable and delighted journey by combining a Virtual Reality experience inspired by traditional Chinese landscape paintingswith AV technology, therefore addressing discomfort caused bycrowded transportation, congested traffic conditions, and dense urban landscapes. We explore how the system can improve in-vehicleexperiences by alleviating stress, increasing riding comfort, andreducing motion sickness. Our findings highlight the relevance of traditional Chinese paintings in being a key component for futureimmersive technologies in support of AV in-vehicle physical andmental comfort.

This short paper won the Best Short Paper Award.

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[3] Minus x Minus = Plus: A Semi-controlled Data Processing SystemBased on EEG Biofeedback for Stress Sharing

Stress levels can cause tangible and intangible damages if not appropriately addressed. An enormous potential relies on stress sharingthrough human relationships. This installation builds upon theconcept that two negatives give one positive, metaphorically addressing the need to enhance human interactions to reduce stress levels. By applying a semi-controlled data processing system, we visualize individuals’ stress projected on an interactive stage throughreal-time Electroencephalography (EEG). Once stress is shared, thedata will slowly vanish from the stage. Through this installation,we aim to spread stress awareness and the relevance of humanrelationships for stress reduction.

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