Development of a Traditional Craft Virtual Reality System for Mikawachi Ware/Hasami Ware

In this study, we developed a virtual reality (VR) system that uses virtual reality technology to provide users with a simulated experience of Mikawachi ware (called Mikawachi yaki in Japanese) and Hasami ware (called Hasami yaki in Japanese). Wearing a head-mounted display (HMD) allows the user to experience space as if Mikawachi ware and Hasami ware ceramics were actually in front of them. In addition, the user can freely manipulate the virtual ceramics using a controller attached to the HMD. We conducted evaluation experiments with 24 subjects to evaluate this system on a five-point scale of operability, functionality, applicability, effectiveness, and relevance. Therefore, the subjects gave positive answers to all items, and we confirmed the superiority of this system.