Project · 2011

WuppDi!

An early project exploring the applicability of exergames for supporting physiotherapy for people living with Parkinson's.

The MSc student group project “WuppDi!” - Movement games for people with Parkinson’s disease ran from 2010-2011 and formed one of the earliest explorations of exergames / games for health in this space. It highlighted a need for adaptivity and the importance of involving the stakeholders at all stages of design, leading to numerous follow-up projects and publications. The project was awarded the with Hertie Foundation prize for Engagement and Self-Help 2012 and has also won a prize in the German national “365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2012” competition. With “WuppDi!” the Technologie-Zentrum Informatik und Informationstechnik (TZI) of the University of Bremen is one of the three winners of the Hertie Prize for Engagement and Self-Help 2012.

See the related publications below for further information.

Related publications

Anpassbare Computerspiele für Senioren

J. D. Smeddinck, K. M. Gerling, R. Malaka · Informatik-Spektrum

Comparing Modalities for Kinesiatric Exercise Instruction

J. David Smeddinck, J. Voges, M. Herrlich, R. Malaka · CHI ‘14 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

A Digital Game to Support Voice Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

M. Krause, J. Smeddinck, R. Meyer · CHI ‘13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Adaptive Difficulty in Exergames for Parkinson's Disease Patients

J. Smeddinck, S. Siegel, M. Herrlich · Proceedings of the 2013 Graphics Interface Conference

Involving Users and Experts in Motion-Based Game Design for Older Adults

K. M. Gerling, J. Smeddinck · Proceedings of the CHI Game User Research Workshop

Strong and Loose Cooperation in Exergames for Older Adults with Parkinson s Disease.

R. Hermann, M. Herrlich, D. Wenig, J. Smeddinck, R. Malaka · Mensch & Computer Workshopband

Did They Really Like the Game? -- Challenges in Evaluating Exergames with Older Adults

J. Smeddinck, M. Herrlich, M. Krause, K. Gerling, R. Malaka · Proceedings of the CHI Game User Research Workshop

Game Design for Older Adults: Effects of Age-Related Changes on Structural Elements of Digital Games

K. Maria Gerling, F. Paul Schulte, J. Smeddinck, M. Masuch · Entertainment Computing - ICEC 2012