Kinecting with Orangutans: Zoo Visitors' Empathetic Responses to Animals' Use of Interactive Technology

@article{Webber2017KinectingWO,
  title={Kinecting with Orangutans: Zoo Visitors' Empathetic Responses to Animals' Use of Interactive Technology},
  author={Sarah Ellen Webber and Marcus Carter and Sally L. Sherwen and Wally Smith and Zaher Joukhadar and Frank Vetere},
  journal={Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems},
  year={2017}
}
  • S. Webber, M. Carter, F. Vetere
  • Published 2 May 2017
  • Art
  • Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Animal conservation organisations occasionally harness depictions of animals using digital technology to inspire interest in, and concern for animals. [] Key Method We deployed a prototype installation, and observed and interviewed visitors who watched orangutans use the installation. Analysis of observations and interviews revealed that visitors responded with cognitive, affective and motor empathy for the animals. We propose that these empathetic responses are prompted by the visibility of orangutans…
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