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Rabbits Playground

Distracts and reassures children during withdrawals and vaccinations, transforming difficult moments into more serene experiences. Thanks to an innovative approach, it reduces stress and makes treatment less traumatic and more manageable for both young patients and healthcare staff.

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Rabbits Playground: a virtual world for the well-being of young patients

Rabbits Playground is a virtual reality application designed to reduce anxiety and discomfort in children during medical procedures such as blood draws. Through an immersive and interactive environment, the app helps young patients experience these moments with greater serenity, while also improving the efficiency of the process for healthcare staff.

A distinctive feature of Rabbits Playground is its ability to mask the tactile feedback of the needle with engaging visual feedback. During the procedure, children are completely immersed in a virtual world rich with magical scenarios and animated characters, guided by a friendly rabbit that involves them in interactive games. This approach helps divert attention from the medical context and reduces the perception of pain, promoting a more positive experience.

The application is connected to a tablet managed by healthcare staff, who synchronize the virtual experience with the phases of the medical procedure. This synchronization allows the nurse to tailor the interaction to the specific needs of the child, ensuring greater control and personalization. Furthermore, Rabbits Playground aims to make the blood draw process more efficient, helping to standardize the timing of procedures and optimizing workflow.

Developed in Unreal Engine for Meta Quest 3 headsets, the application leverages advanced technologies such as spatial audio and high-quality animations to provide an unprecedented immersive experience. The intuitive control via tablet allows for scenario selection and real-time progress monitoring, ensuring that the experience is perfectly integrated into the clinical routine.

Rabbits Playground represents a breakthrough in the humanization of pediatric care, combining technology and attention to patient well-being to improve both the quality of care and operational efficiency. It is a concrete demonstration of how virtual reality can transform difficult moments into more serene experiences, making the medical context more welcoming for young patients.