Research project exploring how VR-based training can help paramedics navigate cultural and language barriers in emergency care.
Technologies
| Platform | Meta Quest 3 |
| Year | Since 2024 |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
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The IKRD project, led by the Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften in collaboration with the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe and Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute, addresses the growing challenges paramedic teams face in intercultural emergency situations. Increasing diversity, language barriers, and high-stress conditions can impact communication and decision-making in critical care contexts.
To tackle this, we develop immersive, data-driven training environments that simulate realistic emergency scenarios. These simulations combine 360° video, interactive avatars, dynamic objects, and large language models to create adaptive, non-linear interactions. Scenarios are randomized to expose trainees to a wide range of communication patterns and biases, enabling repeatable yet varied training experiences.
The system is designed not only for realism, but for measurable outcomes: user behavior, decisions, and communication patterns can be analyzed to improve intercultural competence and support evidence-based training design.