This Video Game Controller Detect Players' Emotional State
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 14, 2014 — Tech
References: news.stanford.edu & gizmag
This video game controller, which is still under development, can measure players' physiological signals, gauge their feelings and change gameplay situations accordingly. It is being developed by researchers in the lab of electrical engineering professor Gregory Kovacs at Stanford University.
The team's current prototype is based on an Xbox controller. The controller is fitted with small metal pads that measure the player's heart rate and respiration rate.It also has an additional optical sensor for secondary heart rate data and accelerometers that measure how much the player is moving the controller around while playing.
Presently, this video game controller is only able to communicate with special software developed by the team. It is not yet able to communicate with game consoles or games themselves to alter gameplay situations and affect the player's gaming experience; however, the researchers say that is their next logical step. Once it comes together, gamers might be able to enjoy playing with a video game controller that actually changes gameplay based on their emotions, making for an ultra-realistic gaming experience.
The team's current prototype is based on an Xbox controller. The controller is fitted with small metal pads that measure the player's heart rate and respiration rate.It also has an additional optical sensor for secondary heart rate data and accelerometers that measure how much the player is moving the controller around while playing.
Presently, this video game controller is only able to communicate with special software developed by the team. It is not yet able to communicate with game consoles or games themselves to alter gameplay situations and affect the player's gaming experience; however, the researchers say that is their next logical step. Once it comes together, gamers might be able to enjoy playing with a video game controller that actually changes gameplay based on their emotions, making for an ultra-realistic gaming experience.
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2. Physiological Signal Sensing - Developers can create new products for a wider range of industries that sense and measure physiological signals, such as wearable devices for healthcare or fitness.
3. Human-computer Interaction Technology - Innovative applications for human-computer interaction technology can be developed for industries such as education or customer service, to better understand and respond to human needs.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Gaming companies can incorporate emotion-detection technology into their consoles or software for a more immersive and interactive gaming experience.
2. Wearable Technology - Fitness and healthcare companies can build wearable devices that sense and measure physiological signals, allowing individuals to better track their health metrics.
3. Education - Educational institutions can potentially incorporate emotion-detection technology to better evaluate and support student emotional well-being.
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