Shadow boxing ex: A boxing audio exercise game for the visually impaired

Author

• Mark Anthony Chan, De La Salle University, Manila
• Jasper Nathaniel Co, De La Salle University, Manila
• Raymundo Gatmaitan III, De La Salle University, Manila
• Raphael Lorenzo Uy, De La Salle University, Manila

Date of Publication

2013

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Subject Categories

Computer Sciences

College

College of Computer Studies

Department/Unit

Computer Science

Thesis Adviser

Raymund Sison

Defense Panel Chair

Ethel Ong

Defense Panel Member

Solomon See
Leif Romeritch Syliongka

Abstract/Summary

Shadow Boxing is an audio game for visually impaired people that simulates a boxing match between a player and an AI opponent and uses Microsofts Kinect motion sensing input device. Previously, the research group composed of members Ian Cruz, Patrick Cruz, Enrique Malonzo and Ralph Regan Choa developed this game in order to study the performance of the visually impaired users playing the game and the probability of them accomplishing the games challenges compared to sighted people. Their study also compared which type of cues are more effective for them as a gameplay device: audio or tactile cues. Based on the algorithms and assets created by the previous group, the current research group have developed a new version called Shadow Boxing EX which focuses on the exercise aspect of the game. The aim of this research is to turn Shadow Boxing into an accessible and motivating exercise game for the visually impaired. This involves adding new features and modes to the game designed to increase the amount of physical activity performed by the player. Experiments have been performed to test the effectiveness of the game in terms of increasing the amount of physical activity; whether or not the new features are more effective in raising this amount compared to the original game, and if the game allows players to reach a level of physical activity comparable to a type of real-world exercise.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU18506; CDTU018506

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

viii, 76, 99 leaves : illustrations (some colored) ; 28 cm. + ; 1 computer optical disc.

Recommended Citation

Chan, M., Co, J., Gatmaitan, R., & Uy, R. L. (2013). Shadow boxing ex: A boxing audio exercise game for the visually impaired. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/13310

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