Study 1: New Family Entertainment System User Study

Introduction

In Mixed Reality Lab (www.mixedrealitylab.org), Interactive Digital Media Institute, National University of Singapore, we are researching on new type of social and physical entertainment media that would mediate intergenerational communication, in particular between elderly and young. Our goal is to design digital media that would enhance family bonding and improve elderly health and well-being.

Website: http://www.mixedreality.nus.edu.sg/index.php/projects/all-projects/age-invaders/

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkA9iFrHq_0

Participants Profile

We need two groups of participants. If you belong to any groups, you are eligible to sign up for the study. Feel free to recommend other family members and friends to join.

1. Children between 9 to 15 years old

2. Seniors 60 years old and above

Both children and seniors must be mobile as well as mentally and physically fit. They should not be blind or deaf.

What will you (the participants) be expected to do during the study

For the user study, the participants will be introduced to the new entertainment floor system we have developed. This is a new kind of entertainment system that could transform a living room into a playground. Our system has been demonstrated in few international venues, for instance in USA and Japan.

The participants will wear a comfortable custom made slipper, which will sense their movement on the floor. The game will involve the players to move on the floor while collecting game items, competing with another opponent.

Each study session will be two hours and involved 2 pairs of children and seniors, rotating between play and discussion. During the discussion, they will be asked to feedback their experience verbally and facilitators will help to fill up the questionnaires. There will be adequate rest in between the game play. It will be a fun and relaxing session for both seniors and children.

Compensation and Contact

Each participating user will be compensated with a SGD 15 NTUC/Starbucks/McDonalds voucher.

If interested, please contact Mr Khoo Eng Tat at 98488272 or email intergeneration@mixedrealitylab.org