Asthma & Me App with AR Technology
PROBLEM ADDRESSED
The application addresses the challenge of adequately educating patients about the internal processes occurring during an asthma attack. Traditional methods may not effectively convey the complexity and severity of these internal changes.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
- Idea Generation: Conceptualizing the need for an interactive educational tool for asthma patients
- Planning and Design: Creating detailed plans and designs, focusing on user comfort and intuitive interaction
- Development: Utilizing Unity3D and integrating various libraries like OculusVR, Google ArCore, Apple ArKit, OpenCV, and Google DayDream SDK
- Testing and Feedback: Conducting extensive user testing to identify and rectify bugs, improve UI/UX, and ensure device compatibility
- Implementation and Support: Final implementation with ongoing support and updates based on user feedback
USER FEEDBACK IMPACT
- Identification and fixing of bugs and glitches
- Enhancements in UI/UX design for better usability
- Adjustments in application design to match user behavior
- Addressing compatibility and performance issues across devices
- Regular updates to maintain application relevance and stability
TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOLS
- Unity3D for application development
- Libraries: OculusVR, Google ArCore, Apple ArKit, OpenCV, Google DayDream SDK
CHALLENGES
The primary challenge was integrating augmented reality with image recognition to identify and project a representation of the lungs onto the correct area in a live video feed
LESSONS LEARNED
- Emphasizing performance optimization for a seamless user experience
- The critical role of user testing in refining the application
- Necessity to cater to platform- specific requirements
- Benefits of an iterative design and development process
- Importance of a consistent and intuitive UI/UX design
- Strategies to minimize motion sickness in VR
- Optimizing the application for a variety of devices
The journey of developing Asthma&Me marks a significant milestone in the field of medical education and patient engagement. This AR/VR application by GeeksForLess not only showcases the innovative use of technology in healthcare but also sets a new standard for interactive patient education. Asthma&Me successfully bridged the gap between complex medical information and patient understand- ing. By transforming the abstract concept of asthma attacks into a visual, interactive experience, the app has empowered patients with knowledge, making them active participants in their own healthcare journey.