Publication

PlayPals: Tangible Interfaces for Remote Communication and Play

Leo Bonanni Vaucelle, C., Lieberman, J., and Zuckerman, O.

Abstract

PlayPals are a set of wireless figurines with their electronic accessories that provide children with a playful way to communicate between remote locations. PlayPals is designed for children aged 5-8 to share multimedia experiences and virtual co-presence. We learned from our pilot study that embedding digital communication into existing play pattern enhances both remote play and communication.

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