Introducing tangible objects into motion controlled gameplay using Microsoftr KinectTM

摘要

Improvements in ways of game controlling in recent years yielded higher level of interaction. Release of motion controllerndevices changed conventional ways of controlling games that have been used so far. Microsoft® Kinect™ (MicrosoftnCorporation, WA, USA) recognizes motions of the players as game controlling inputs. Although touchless interaction isnperceived to be attractive, games mimicking real life activities may benefit from hand-held tangible objects for the playernto get more involved into game. In this study, a tangible gameplay interaction method is developed using Microsoft®nKinect™ that senses hand-held objects with their dimensions and incorporates them into gameplay. Proposed algorithm isnimplemented on an experimental game, and a user study is performed to measure effects of tangible interaction on Kinectngameplay experience. Results revealed that an improved gameplay with more natural and accurate motion controlling isnachieved. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.