The psychology of motivation coupled with mixed reality games can get kids moving
Augmented reality turns climbing walls and trampolines into games
By enhancing ordinary activities, augmented reality can help motivate kids to move
A little digital magic turns trampolines and climbing walls into gaming interfaces. By adding challenges, progression, and competitive play, this technology can boost kids' motivation to exercise.
Young Norah and Nelson got to try out the augmneted reality games developed by Valo Motion, an Aalto spinoff. Follow the link below to read about their day at SuperPark Vantaa and learn more about the technology behind this new approach ot exercise.
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