PulmonaReality: transforming pediatric pulmonary function experience using virtual reality

This paper presents PulmonaReality, an interactive virtual reality game aimed at young patients to help immerse them into a world that makes pulmonary function tests more enjoyable for the user while providing more reliable results for the examiner. Computer games designed to work with medical tests have been shown to have potential. While there are existing games out there, they are beginning to show their age in comparison to many games played by modern-day patients. The design of our project focuses on usability and enjoyment for young children. In our preliminary user studies, children reported that the system was easy to use with minimal instruction and evoked a sense of wonder when they experienced our different interactive 3D environments.