{"id":500,"date":"2025-05-02T05:24:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T05:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/?page_id=500"},"modified":"2025-05-02T05:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T05:24:47","slug":"week-15-april-27th","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/week-15-april-27th\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 15 &#8211; April 27th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week, we rehearsed and conducted our final presentation. We compiled everything we had learned about breathing and collaboratively developed a &#8220;breathing equation.&#8221; In the end, we produced a <em>Virtual Reality Breathing Interaction Design<\/em> to inspire future game developers interested in breath-based gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Xhaler Final Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fUHDFnX35RE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breathing Equation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1024x372.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1536x558.png 1536w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2048x745.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our key advice for developers working on breathing interactions in virtual reality: use what we call our \u201cBreathing Equation.\u201d Start with an initial design that clearly outlines the breathing pattern, its gameplay function, and the emotional impact it aims to deliver. Then, rigorously test this design to identify potential blockers. Common challenges include body dissonance\u2014where the perceived breathing interaction doesn\u2019t align with the player\u2019s body context\u2014and learning difficulties, where players may not understand or recognize the intended breathing mechanic. Also there is hardware limitations, such as sensor overload or lack of appropriate equipment, can also impede the experience. To address these blockers, you can either revise elements of the initial design or develop entirely new systems. Once the blockers are resolved, developers can begin to add enhancers\u2014elements that enrich and deepen the breathing interaction to elevate immersion and player engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice Document: <em>Virtual Reality Breathing Interaction Design<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-801x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\" style=\"width:467px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-801x1024.png 801w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-768x982.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2.png 906w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Link To Full Document:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/14eiAF4Q5qeET2Nr_gBZtIYQOaqhE57RS\/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=111545691166698446191&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/14eiAF4Q5qeET2Nr_gBZtIYQOaqhE57RS\/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=111545691166698446191&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, we\u2019re planning to continue developing Xhaler. We believe this project has real potential for alt-control game showcases and interaction design conferences. Our next steps include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submitting to the GDC Alt-Control Showcase, where we\u2019ll shorten and refine the experience for high-throughput demos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying to the Serious Play Conference (August 13\u201315, 2025 in Rochester, NY), where we can present the system in an academic and industry context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring submission opportunities for CHI PLAY and other ACM conferences focused on interfaces and embodied interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re also considering writing a technical paper or design case study based on <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/14eiAF4Q5qeET2Nr_gBZtIYQOaqhE57RS\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111090948500216694628&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">the breathing equation<\/a> and our development approach. There\u2019s a lot more to explore\u2014like integrating new sensors, using breath in cooperative multiplayer experiences, or combining it with narrative-driven gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/empty-1024x348.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-278\" style=\"width:229px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/empty-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/empty-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/empty-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/empty-1536x523.png 1536w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/empty.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-1--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/\">Home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/xhaler\/week-14-april-20th\/\">Week 14 &#8211; April 20th<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, we rehearsed and conducted our final presentation. 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