Unbalanced
A Tangible XR Experience for Gender Equality Awareness
National Tsing Hua University
Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Art
Project Target
“When life becomes a whirlwind out of control,
who will catch her exhaustion?”
This XR game merges virtual reality and a tangible device to create an immersive experience that highlights the invisible labor of women. Players step into the shoes of a working woman, juggling office work, housework, and babycare, while witnessing the stark contrast of men’s neglect in domestic responsibilities. Through vivid scenarios and emotional engagement, the game illuminates gender inequality and calls on society to confront these disparities.
Device & Features
Interactive baby devices
The baby device will start crying and vibrating every few seconds.
Player must soothe it before continuing the Task.
Experience the Busyness
In the game, players need to calm the baby down and complete the task at the same time.
Demo video
Feedback from
experience
“I can really feel the weight of the baby and the sound of crying in my ears."
— Student from University of Taipei
“The driving force of emerging technology sparking social reflection.”
— Professor from National Tsing Hua University
“A mother calming her baby while cooking is risky, and real life can be even more overwhelming than the game."
— Graduate from National Chiao Tung University
“It feels so real—a truly thought-provoking piece."
— Professor from University of Taipei
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to National Tsing Hua University and Taipei Municipal University for the teachers and students who participated in the experience and interviews.
Our Team
Yu Ann, LAI
Team leader
Scenic Artist and Storyteller; shaping immersive worlds through scenario design and graphic artistry; specializing in story-driven visual experiences.
Yu Wen,HUANG
Team member
VR Enthusiast and Software Engineer; crafting immersive game scenes in Unity; specializing in interactive experiences and dynamic gameplay design
YI CHUN, KO
Supervisor
Director of LumiSound XRLab; passionate about sound, virtual art, and interdisciplinary research; dedicated to crafting immersive experiences that inspire creativity and connection.
LumiSound XR Lab
Interdisciplinary Program of Technology and Art
National Tsing Hua University
Address
No.521, Nanda Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City 30014, Taiwan
Telephone number
+886-3-5715131 #78802
Mail
lumisound.xrlab@gmail.com
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