Implementation of a teleimmersion homecoming support system for supporting inpatients

This research has developed a teleimmersion homecoming support system for inpatients and their families by combining a head-mounted display, a 360-degree camera, and a remote control robot. This system realizes real-time remote communication between inpatients and their families and provides inpatients with a homecoming feeling. Furthermore, inpatients can experience a realistic home space by operating the remote control robot with a 360-degree camera installed at home and enjoying family conversations with the voice call function. To evaluate this system, we conducted a questionnaire survey on the operability, necessity, functionality, and presence of this system. More than 80% of the subjects answered positively in the evaluation of the necessity, functionality, and presence of this system. However, in the operability evaluation, 30% of the subjects answered negatively, so it is necessary to improve the operability in the future.

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This study developed a teleimmersion homecoming support system that allows inpatients to communicate with their families remotely. More than 80% of the subjects evaluated the system positively in terms of necessity, functionality, and presence, but improvements are needed in terms of operability.