2 papers
cs.HC2024
"I Wanted to Create my Ideal Self": Exploring Avatar Perception of LGBTQ+ Users for Therapy in Virtual Reality
Anish Kundu, Giulia Barbareschi, Midori Kawaguchi +5
In this paper we explore the potential of utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) as a therapeutic tool for supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, who often face elevated risks of…
cs.HC2023
'I am both here and there' Parallel Control of Multiple Robotic Avatars by Disabled Workers in a Café
Giulia Barbareschi, Midori Kawaguchi, Hiroki Kato +6
Robotic avatars can help disabled people extend their reach in interacting with the world. Technological advances make it possible for individuals to embody multiple avatars simult…