digital xchange

Fostering Digital Health through VR Meditation

A public discussion around the perception of risks & opportunities 

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Workshop Context & Approach

In the framework of digitalswitzerland's digital xchange program, this workshop invited the general public to discuss perceived risks & opportunities of VR meditation. In a group of 8 participants representing different societal, educational, age, gender, and professional backgrounds, a session of 2h 30 min was dedicated to exchange experiences, expectations, hopes, and fears around meditation aided with virtual environments. 

The workshop started with input from the TEDxReykjavik talk from Tristan Gribbin, CEO of FLOWVR, a company dedicated to the development of a VR meditation app. The group then reviewed & discussed a selection of VR products in the market supporting users to relax & focus. During the break, a participant was invited to try a full meditation experience from TRIPP using Oculus Quest 2 headset, while casting the experience to the rest of the participants. Following this, the group brainstormed & discussed their perceived risks &  opportunities of 3D-designed meditation. 

The workshop concluded with a brief restrospective and a closure highlighting the relevance of stress release for maintaining proper health, which can be enabled by VR applications. Future projects, products & services that address the topics discussed in this group would be desirable, and a collaboration between business & interest groups remains to be essential for evidence-driven & outcome-oriented digital health initiatives. 

The organizer thanks the project partners for sponsoring this initiative & enabling spaces for discussion, reflection, and societal action around digital health in Switzerland.

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Summary of the Group Discussion

Opportunities & Benefits of VR Meditation

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Risks & Challenges of VR Meditation

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Opportunities & Benefits of VR Meditation

Risks, Challenges & Uncertainties of VR Meditation

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Miro Board with Workshop Assets