Link to our devpost: https://devpost.com/software/capsule-i2ors6

Capsule is an immersive VR memory palace designed to help the elderly maintain emotional connections and recall cherished memories through interactive "memory capsules."

• Immersive Design: Capsule allows elderly users to explore a virtual space filled with memory capsules, each holding a cherished moment recreated with sound, visuals, and interactive elements.
• Memory Recall Aid: The experience is rooted in reminiscence and music therapy, evoking memories through familiar sounds, voice interactions, and environments.
• Personalized Interactions: Leveraging LLM-based conversations, users can interact with AI-enhanced memory prompts, making the experience feel personal and connected.

Capsule was inspired by the need to support elderly individuals facing memory-related challenges and isolation. By providing a space where memories can be revisited and cherished, Capsule aims to bridge the gap created by physical distance and memory loss.

Capsule presents a VR memory palace where users can store and revisit mementos sent by loved ones. These memory capsules transport users to environments that reflect the essence of each cherished memory, helping them preserve and recall these moments in a lasting, interactive way.

Built on Unity for Meta Quest 3, Capsule combines Skybox AI, SketchFab, and Meshy to create an optimized low-poly environment. Interface planning was completed in FigJam, focusing on user accessibility and immersive interaction design.

Learning Unity and Meta Quest 3 development posed technical challenges, especially in managing scene transitions and finding accessible assets. Emphasizing gentle, user-friendly UI designs was crucial to ensuring the experience resonated with elderly users.

Successfully creating an intuitive VR experience that enhances memory recall for elderly users and fosters connection with loved ones was a rewarding accomplishment, especially given our team's limited Unity experience.

Working with VR and AR technology opened new possibilities for addressing real-world needs. Our team's diverse skills came together to create an experience that blends empathy with technology, making Capsule both engaging and beneficial.

Future development will integrate an LLM-powered chatbot for personalized memory interactions, using Whisper and ElevenLabs for seamless conversational flow. Additional features include audiovisual mementos with music therapy to support memory recall for users with dementia or Alzheimer's.

Capsule can be cloned and run on Unity for Meta Quest 3. Follow these steps to install:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Open the project in Unity.
3. Build and deploy to Meta Quest 3.
4. Begin exploring memory capsules.

Capsule is MIT licensed.