Experiencing the body as play
Speaker: Florian 'Floyd' Mueller – Melbourne, AustraliaTopic(s): Human Computer Interaction
Abstract
To date interacting with computing mostly means focusing outwards, on the environment, rather than inwards, into the human body. However, bodily creativity such as expressed in sports teaches us how powerful experiences can be if the active human body is put center-stage. In consequence, I propose a body-centric human-computer interaction agenda that stresses bodily play as a core human value: I call it “Experiencing the Body as Play”. I argue that this can facilitate novel alternative approaches addressing some of today’s most pressing health issues, such as physical inactivity and mindless eating. I illustrate this thinking by presenting recent work, including brain-computer interfaces integrated with eBikes, human-in-the-loop electrical muscle stimulation systems that allow playing hand games against oneself, and virtual reality in floatation tanks for wellness. Ultimately, with this work, I want to help people understand who they are, who they want to become, and how to get there.
http://exertiongameslab.org
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Number of Slides: 30 - 40Duration: 30 - 40 minutes
Languages Available: English
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