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Towards movement-based interaction for tawaf training investigating its suitability for older adults

Othman, Nur Zuraifah Syazrah and Kari, Sarudin and Mohd. Rahim, Mohd. Shafry and Ghazali, Masitah (2015) Towards movement-based interaction for tawaf training investigating its suitability for older adults. Jurnal Teknologi, 75 (2). pp. 105-111. ISSN 0127-9696

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/jt.v75.4990

Abstract

Training of Tawaf (a rite in Hajj- the Muslim pilgrimage) has been limited to traditional method of text-reading and talk-listening. An edutainment approach of virtual environment simulation training could offer a more immersive experience through realistic Tawaf settings. Constructing a more natural interaction style for the virtual training, besides enhancing its realism value, could be the missing link in providing the engagement factor that appeal to older users. This paper describe a preliminary study in finding out a first indication on whether a natural interaction style through body movements could also be suitable for older users. Encouraging results showed that there is little difference in gesture performance of Istilam (a Tawaf gesture) between group of adult participants and group of older (age above 60) participants, suggesting the applicability of movement-based Tawaf training interaction to older adults as well.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:edutainment, gesture
Subjects:Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Divisions:Computing
ID Code:55699
Deposited By: Muhamad Idham Sulong
Deposited On:27 Sep 2016 04:52
Last Modified:01 Nov 2017 04:16

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