eTeam

May 2023

Teaching Emotional Awareness Through VR Games with Real-Time Data

​Nature of Event:	On-going partnership
Products Used:	Upmood Mass/API
Metrics Collected:	Mood, Stress level, BPM

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Introduction

ETeam, a leading Hong Kong-based XR development agency specializing in AR/VR design, graphics, gaming, and development, partnered with Upmood to create an innovative VR game for a leading youth organization. 

The project aimed to teach emotional awareness by integrating real-time emotion data into the game mechanics. Using Upmood Mass for group emotion monitoring, Upmood Insight for data analysis, and Upmood API for seamless integration, ETeam developed a VR experience that responds dynamically to players' emotions. This collaboration showcased how technology can be used to educate and engage users in understanding their emotional states.

Integrating Emotion Data into dynamic VR Gaming

ETeam utilized Upmood's technology to stream real-time emotion data from participants wearing Upmood bands. The data, including heart rate variability (HRV) and emotional states, was fed into the VR game via the Upmood API, allowing the game mechanics to adapt based on the players' emotions. For example, if a player felt stressed, the game environment might become calmer, or if they felt excited, the game could introduce more challenging tasks.

The VR game was designed to teach emotional awareness by encouraging players to recognize and manage their emotions in real time. This innovative approach combined gaming, education, and biometric technology to create an immersive and impactful experience.

Why Upmood?

Upmood's suite of products—Upmood Mass, Upmood Insight, and Upmood API—provided ETeam with the tools needed to seamlessly integrate emotion data into the VR game. The ability to capture and analyze real-time biometric data ensured that the game responded accurately to players' emotions, enabling ETeam to push the boundaries of VR gaming, creating a unique and impactful tool for emotional education.

Key Outcomes and Impact

The VR game developed by ETeam and powered by Upmood's technology achieved several key outcomes:

🎮 Dynamic Gameplay: The game adapts in real time to players' emotions, creating a personalized and immersive experience.

🧠 Emotional Awareness: Players learned to recognize and manage their emotions through interactive challenges and feedback.

🚀 Engagement: The combination of VR and emotion-driven mechanics kept players engaged and motivated to learn.

📊 Data Insights: Upmood Insight provided detailed analytics on players' emotional states, helping the Scout Association evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

The project received positive feedback from both the youth organization and its members, highlighting its potential to revolutionize emotional education through technology.

Thank you!

The collaboration between ETeam, the Scout Association of Hong Kong, and Upmood demonstrated the power of emotion-driven technology in creating innovative and educational experiences. By integrating real-time emotion data into a VR game, the project successfully taught emotional awareness in a fun and engaging way.

For organizations and developers looking to explore the intersection of technology, gaming, and education, Upmood offers a powerful solution to create impactful, emotion-driven experiences. Together, we can continue to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve in enhancing emotional well-being and learning.

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