Unlocking Social Innovation in XR for Healthcare in Coastal Communities

This position paper reconsiders the “social” aspect of XR systems for healthcare, often developed following a “problem-solution” approach that neglects sociocultural factors affecting their codesign and successful adoption. Focusing on coastal and rural communities, we review and present key principles to consider when codesigning XR systems with marginalised groups. Our work stems from two projects funded by UK Research & Innovation that aim to promote healthy ageing in coastal communities.