Age Invader: human media for natural social-physical inter-generational interaction with elderly and young

Increasing population of the elderly has caused many socio-economic issues. This paper describes the need to develop games for the elderly and proposes the solutions - social and physical interactions, adaptability, and coequality. Based on these concepts, "Age Invader" is shown as an exam...

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Main Authors: Zhou, Z., Cheok, A.D., Lee, S.P., Thang, L.N., Kok, C.K., Ng, W.Z., Cher, Y.K., Pung, M.L., Li, Y.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Games
Humans
Medical services
Pediatrics
Physics computing
Senior citizens
Space technology
Testing
Virtual reality
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Summary:Increasing population of the elderly has caused many socio-economic issues. This paper describes the need to develop games for the elderly and proposes the solutions - social and physical interactions, adaptability, and coequality. Based on these concepts, "Age Invader" is shown as an example system which allows the elderly to play with children. The system allows natural social-physical inter-generational interactions.
DOI:10.1109/AMT.2005.1505308