What do children miss the most when they can not go outside? Playing in a playground with friends! Many children in the world can not leave their room or bed and are sometimes even isolated in hospital rooms. Play-researcher Lisette van der Poel states: “Children process difficult experiences through play”. The activity of play and the social contact that comes with that is very important for the wellbeing of childeren all over the world. PlaygroundVR is the worlds first virtual playground for children where they can meet and play together. When they put on the VR-headsets they will be immersed in a sunny, open playground environment. They see each other as virtual avatars, which they can customize as their own. Just like playing outside, children are free to do whatever they want and create their own games using their imagination. From balls, sticks to building blocks and snowflakes: anything can be used to play!

N/A