A social and physical inter-generational computer game for the elderly and children: Age Invaders

The cultural gap between the young and the old has been enlarging in our modern age, especially with respect to the use and adoption of technology. Children nowadays enjoy playing computer games while there is very little participation by the elderly in this entertainment area. This paper introduces...

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Main Authors: Cheok, A.D., Lee, S., Kodagoda, S., Tat, K.E., Le Nam Thang
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer applications
Cultural differences
Games
Internet
Physics computing
Rockets
Senior citizens
Space technology
Virtual reality
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Summary:The cultural gap between the young and the old has been enlarging in our modern age, especially with respect to the use and adoption of technology. Children nowadays enjoy playing computer games while there is very little participation by the elderly in this entertainment area. This paper introduces "Age Invaders", a novel game which allows the elderly to play harmoniously together with children in physical space. The system also allows natural social-physical interactions amongst generations, both physically and through the Internet.
ISSN:1550-4816
2376-8541
DOI:10.1109/ISWC.2005.6