Video games (VGs) first became available to the public in the late 1970s, offering a new
possibility for human-computer interaction (Boyle, Connolly, & Hainey 2011). Initially, VGs …

Older adults in nursing homes often lead sedentary lifestyles, which reduces their life
expectancy. Full-body motion-control games provide an opportunity for these adults to …

Wearable wireless devices and ubiquitous computing are expected to grow significantly in
the coming years. Standard inputs such as a mouse and keyboard are not well suited for …

Global guidelines for physical activity are not being met by most of the world's youths, adults,
and older adults. Family and friends who engage in physical activity across generations …

Interactive gaming has demonstrated promise as a low-cost, at-home training and fitness
instruction alternative. Gaming systems offer convenience and the ability to provide …

This work examines the development of a unified motion tracking and gesture recognition
system that functions through worn inertial sensors. The system is comprised of a total of ten …

This work presents the development of a full body sensor-based motion tracking system that
functions through wearable inertial sensors. The system is comprised of a total of ten …

Wearable wireless devices and ubiquitous computing are expected to grow significantly in
the upcoming years. Standard inputs such as a mouse and keyboard are not well suited for …

Obesity is a major clinical problem for individuals and health care systems worldwide,
alarmingly fuelled by body mass excess in the juvenile age. In spite of its multi-factorial …

O jogo, nas suas diversas formas, constitui uma parte importante da aprendizagem e do
processo de interação social das crianças. No contexto do desenvolvimento cognitivo, por …