Adrie: An Immersive Serious Game to Enhance the Cognitive Skills of People with Intellectual Disabilitie

• Alisson G. R. Nascimento Rural Federal University of Pernambuco
• Breno Alves e Silva Rural Federal University of Pernambuco
• Gabriel Mesquita Gomes Rural Federal University of Pernambuco
• Zildomar C. Felix Rural Federal University of Pernambuco
• Ellen P. Souza Rural Federal University of Pernambuco / Association of Parents and Friends of Exceptional People
• José Adriano de Souza Júnior Rural Federal University of Pernambuco
• Luanna Grasiely S. A. Araújo Association of Parents and Friends of Exceptional People
• Ednaele Magalhães Association of Parents and Friends of Exceptional People

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbie.2024.244973

Abstract

Currently, the use of serious games has shown promise in the cognitive development of people with intellectual disability. When combined with virtual reality devices, they offer immersive environments that make learning more engaging. This research presents the development of a serious game with immersive virtual reality to enhance the cognitive abilities of people with intellectual disability. This is an exploratory and applied study. A pilot evaluation was carried out with people from APAE to measure aspects of usability and Cybersickness effects

Keywords: Virtual Reality, Serious Games, Intellectual Disability

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