FreeGaming: mobile, collaborative, adaptive and augmented exergaming

Authors:
Levent Görgü;Abraham G. Campbell;Kealan McCusker;Mauro Dragone;Michael J. O'Grady;Noel E. O'Connor;Gregory M. P. O'Hare
Affiliations:
University College Dublin, Ireland;University College Dublin, Ireland;Dublin City University, Ireland;University Collage Dublin, Ireland;University Collage Dublin, Ireland;Dublin City University, Ireland;University College Dublin, Ireland
Venue:
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia
Year:
2010

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Abstract

Addressing the obesity epidemic that plagues many societies remains an outstanding public health issue. One innovative approach to addressing this problem is Exergaming. A combination of "Exercise" and "Gaming", the objective is to motivate people participate in exercise regimes, usually in their home environment. In this paper a more holistic interpretation of this exercise paradigm is proposed. Freegaming augments Exergaming in a number of key dimensions but especially through the promotion of games in outdoor mobile contexts and within a social environment. The design and implementation of a platform for Freegaming is described and illustrated through the description of a sample game.