Star Tag: a superhuman sport to promote physical activity

Conference paper (2019)

Authors

Nels Numan Student
Ayla Kolster Student
Bernd Kreynen Student
N. Ziliotto Salamon Computer Graphics and Visualisation - EEMCS
J.T. Balint Computer Graphics and Visualisation - EEMCS
S.G. Lukosch System Engineering - TPM
Rafael Bidarra Computer Graphics and Visualisation - EEMCS
Research Group
System Engineering (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2019 Nels Numan, Ayla Kolster, Niels Hoogerwerf, Bernd Kreynen, Jeanique Romeijnders, Tomas Heinsohn Huala, N. Ziliotto Salamon, J.T. Balint, S.G. Lukosch, Rafael Bidarra
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/VR.2019.8797806
Human-centered computing Mixed / augmented reality Human-centered computing User studies Human-centered computing User interface design Software and its engineering Interactive games
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Multi Actor Systems

Research Group

System Engineering

Abstract

Superhuman sports (SHS) is a field where technological augmentations of human abilities and environment are combined to play a new and exciting sport. SHS make use of artificial senses or virtual reality to create a new experience that involves physical fitness and skills. Star Tag aims to combine these aspects with an engaging audience experience. This augmented reality game uses the Microsoft HoloLens, making it possible to move through a mixed reality space effectively. Star Tag is a competitive multiplayer game where players need to conquer all planets from their opponent to win the game. Players need to move around in a physical space from virtual planet to virtual planet in order to navigate the game-space and reach the planets. The audience is involved with the game via their phones, through which they can support the players. Through playtesting and conducting a survey, the results show that Star Tag is a superhuman sport that motivates people to be physically active.

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