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The ErgoGenic Game Research Center [EGG] is developing dynamic games which combine fun, education and physical activity. EGG seeks to make a critical difference by incorporating physical activity into digital games for use in a number of research areas including, but not limited to: the reduction of childhood and adult obesity, hypertension, coronary artery disease and diabetes; post-operative rehabilitation; and the alteration of behavior in children with ADD, ADHD, and autism.
EGG involves interdisciplinary collaborations between the arts, medical science, exercise physiology, computer science, social science, engineering and emerging technical research. EGG fills a critical need to facilitate integration of recent research and practice from multiple disciplines in both academia and industry.
DDR (Dance, Dance Revolution) activity and other physical interfaces to digital environments will be investigated. Narrative and goal oriented games as well as abstract exploration games, first person learner games, social play and emerging interactive simulation will be explored.
EGG consists of a core interdisciplinary team of medical doctors, artists, programmers, cognitive scientists, game designers and musicians. We are working in conjunction with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and local clinical facilities.
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