SoundFields: A mixed reality spatial audio game for children with autism spectrum disorder

Daniel Johnston*, Hauke Egermann, Gavin Kearney

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

SoundFields is an interactive mixed reality experience developed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The project aims to provide a technical intervention framework that has the potential to promote the improvement of joint attention, social interaction and cognitive development through full-body interaction with virtual spatitalized auditory events. The SoundFields system is based in a 360-degree visual environment in which players can move freely around without the need for head mounted displays. By means of optical motion tracking, 3rd order ambisonic audio is transmitted wirelessly to headphones, reacting to head rotation and their position within the physical space.

Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018
Event145th Audio Engineering Society International Convention, AES 2018 - New York, United States
Duration: 18 Oct 201821 Oct 2018

Conference

Conference145th Audio Engineering Society International Convention, AES 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York
Period18/10/1821/10/18

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