A Pervasive Game for Elderly People with Augmented Reality: Description and First Validation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Pérez ◽  
Jesús Gallardo ◽  
Raquel Lacuesta ◽  
Silvia Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Pervasive Game

Augmented Reality Framework for the Socialization between Elderly People

2013 ◽  
pp. 430-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Almeida ◽  
Paulo Menezes ◽  
Jorge Dias
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Artificial Vision ◽  
Spatial Audio ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Mind And Body

The socialization between elderly people assumes a key role on their mind and body well-being while loneliness expects to be one of major problems of our increasing age society. This research aims to study and develop a framework to support elderly people socialization when they are confined to their homes for some reason. It can be also adequate for people following some neurological or physical rehabilitation treatment remotely or monitoring behaviors in order to prevent potential diseases. This work proposes a framework that supports the socialization through Augmented Reality (AR) based on telepresence. The aim is a low cost solution that enables users to communicate and interact remotely, experiencing the benefits of a face-to-face meeting. The authors explore computers graphics, spatial audio, and artificial vision to induce sensations of being physical in the presence of other people and exploit the potential activities that such frameworks enable. TV and phones are elderly common companion devices that should be complementarily used with emergent AR technologies to enhance and create the remote presence feeling, minimizing the loneliness. Inspired by Virtual Reality (VR) studies, one of the authors’ goals is to explore if VR presence measurement instruments are useful in the AR context by reviewing literature on the area.

scholarly journals Pervasive game design to evaluate social interaction effects on levels of physical activity among older adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205566831984444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano HO Santos ◽  
Kazuya Okamoto ◽  
Shusuke Hiragi ◽  
Goshiro Yamamoto ◽  
Osamu Sugiyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Visual Style ◽  
Pervasive Game

Introduction Promoting active lifestyles among older adults can bring drastic benefits for their quality of life. The innovative mechanics of pervasive games – that mix real and virtual worlds – can further engage and motivate elderly people into that goal. Using social interaction as a study case, we designed and evaluated the feasibility of a pervasive game to investigate how game design elements can affect the levels of physical activity of older adults. Methods A mobile, location-based pervasive game was developed, and a study with community dwelling elderly volunteers from Kyoto, Japan was performed to evaluate its feasibility as an experiment system. Results Participants reported that the theme and visual style of the game was adequate, and that game rules and goals could be easily understood. The game was considered enjoyably challenging and engaging. Further analysis showed that next iterations of the system must pay special attention to the level of complexity of controls, and that new ways to connect players when there are few people playing or when they are too far apart are necessary. Conclusions The design allowed to test for variations on pervasive mechanics and was effective to engage elderly people, encouraging further investigation.

scholarly journals Development of a Reminiscence Therapy System for the Elderly Using the Integration of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsao ◽  
Shu ◽  
Lan
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Intermediate Stage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Reminiscence Therapy ◽  
The Social

Through virtual interaction and multivariate communication, the social interaction and life satisfaction of elderly people can be improved. This study integrated virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to construct a visualized reminiscence therapy system, which provides not only reminiscence entertainment but may also aid in dementia prevention for healthy and sub-healthy (a therapeutic working concept which defines an intermediate stage between health and disease) elderly people. Images taken by an LG 360 CAM are primarily introduced into Power Director 360 as the guide interface. The special effects are joined using After Effects. With the model constructed under 3ds Max, the reminiscence therapy system integrated by virtual reality and augmented reality is then established by the Unity engine. It is shown that the developed 3D ancient building model can be used by Samsung Note 5 smartphones as well as VR CASE glasses to increase the immersive experience for the elderly. Through nostalgic elements triggered by the AR/VR three-dimensional model and video/audio interaction, the feasibility of our integrated system for reminiscence therapy is thus verified. Through reminiscence therapy, memories and thoughts can fully be activated as a therapy for elderly people. The visualized reality system developed in this study can further promote the social interactional satisfaction of elderly people.

scholarly journals KioskAR: An Augmented Reality Game as a New Business Model to Present Artworks

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoones A. Sekhavat
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Business Model ◽  
User Study ◽  
Sense Of Presence ◽  
New Business ◽  
Pervasive Game ◽  
High Level ◽  
Augmented Reality Game

This paper presents the architecture of KioskAR, which is a pervasive game implemented using augmented reality (AR). This game introduces a new business model that makes it possible for players to present their artworks in virtual kiosks using augmented reality, while they are having fun playing the game. In addition to competition between the players in the game, this game requires social interaction between players to earn more points. A user study is conducted to evaluate the sense of presence and the usability of the application. The results of experiments show that KioskAR can achieve a high level of usability as well as sense of presence.

Fundamental Design Elements of Pervasive Games for Blended Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 148-172
Author(s):  
David Metcalf ◽  
Clarissa Graffeo ◽  
Luke Read
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Pervasive Games ◽  
Thematic Instruction ◽  
Integrated Thematic Instruction ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Pervasive Game

Though not widely researched or implemented in the field of blended learning, pervasive game frameworks in the alternate and augmented reality game genres are highly relevant to education, particularly in curricula seeking to use blended principles. Key characteristics of alternate and augmented reality games are identified, along with specific game examples, and their applicability to various learning theories including situated learning, guided experiential learning, and integrated thematic instruction. Several learning projects using these frameworks conducted by the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab are described, and the Moving Knowledge Engine delivery system and game engine for pervasive blended learning solutions is outlined. The chapter concludes by discussing future possibilities for implementing pervasive games in blended learning programs to achieve deep, complex learning and high student engagement.

scholarly journals A mobile augmented reality assistive technology for the elderly

Comunicar ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (45) ◽  
pp. 65-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Saracchini ◽  
Carlos Catalina-Ortega ◽  
Luca Bordoni
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Internet Communication ◽  
Goal State ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The Social ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology

Modern technology offers many facilities, but elderly people are often unable to enjoy them fully because they feel discouraged or intimidated by modern devices, and hus become progressively isolated in a society where Internet communication and ICT knowledge are essential. In this paper we present a study performed during the Nacodeal Project, which aims to offer a technological solution that may improve elderly people's every day autonomy and life quality through the integration of ICTs. In order to achieve this goal, state-of-art Augmented Reality technology was developed along with carefully designed Internet services and interfaces for mobile devices. Such technology only requires the infrastructure which already exists in most residences and health-care centres. We present the design of a prototypical system consisting of a tablet and a wearable AR system, and the evaluation of its impact on the social interaction of its users as well its acceptance and usability. This evaluation was performed, through focus groups and individual pilot tests, on 48 participants that included elderly people, caregivers and experts. Their feedback leads us to the conclusion that there are significant benefits to be gained and much interest among the elderly in assistive AR-based ICTs, particularly in relation to the communication and autonomy that they may provide. Las posibilidades que ofrecen las tecnologías son muchas, sin embargo, las personas mayores son a menudo incapaces de disfrutar de ellas plenamente, sintiéndose desanimadas o intimidadas por estos nuevos dispositivos. Esto les lleva a un progresivo aislamiento en una sociedad donde es esencial conocer las distintas formas de comunicación a través de Internet y las TIC. En este trabajo presentamos un estudio realizado durante el proyecto Nacodeal, cuyo objetivo es ofrecer una solución tecnológica para proporcionar autonomía y una mejor calidad de vida para las personas mayores durante sus actividades diarias mediante la integración de las TIC. Para lograr este objetivo se ha desarrollado tecnología puntera en realidad aumentada (RA), así como servicios de Internet e interfaces para dispositivos móviles especialmente diseñados para personas mayores. Estas tecnologías emplean la infraestructura presente en la mayoría de casas y centros de cuidados de mayores. Presentamos un prototipo de sistema compuesto por una tableta y un dispositivo de RA portátil, así como el análisis del impacto social en la interacción con usuarios y la valoración de la aceptación y usabilidad. Esta evaluación se llevó a cabo a través de grupos focales y pruebas piloto individuales con 48 participantes: ancianos, cuidadores y expertos. Sus comentarios concluyen que existen fuertes beneficios e intereses por parte de las personas mayores en las TIC asistenciales basadas en RA, especialmente en los aspectos relacionados con la comunicación y autonomía.

Amp Up Your Treatment With Augmented Reality

ASHA Leader ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 14-14 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality

Amp Up Your Treatment With Augmented Reality

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