Ludicross (Breath Feedback Game for children with Cystic Fibrosis) : Video Screen Capture

In partnership with the UVM College of Medicine and Dr. Peter Bingham & Amanda Woods, the Emergent Media Center took an innovative approach to reaching children with Cystic Fibrosis by creating an electronic game prototype encouraging the improved adoption of breathing exercises and furthering the research into the effectiveness of such a game. The project prototype was completed in summer 2009 and was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Ludicross is a Flash-based racing game that utilizes a breath biofeeback device to incorporate breathing exercises, commonly used by individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), as a secondary racing mechanic. The overall style suggests a playful tone, making the idea of breath drills easy and lighthearted. Student team: * Michael Lahens - Lead Designer * Alex Gustafson - Designer * Husam Al-Ziab - Artist * Jeremy Burau - Programmer * Andrew Start - Programmer

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Gaming

Tags:

• game
• cystic fibrosis
• breathing
• device
• uvm
• medicine
• game for health
• emergent media center
• champlain college
• peter bingham
• ludicross