Integrating IOT, Game Engineering and Data Modeling with 2D-3D Design in Developing Virtual-Physical Interactive Cognition Game Box

In support of the gerontechnology development of university social responsibility for community and educational requirements, this study develops a virtual-physical interactive cognition game box for elders. After interviewing the care needs of community development association members, we propose a production prototype that combines science technology and art design with virtual-physical integration upon the considerations of technical feasibility and HCI design. The prototype was constructed by integrating the 3D shape design, laser engraving design/implementation, character design and animation, game engineering, data modeling, the internet of things (IoT), and so on. To further improve the Virtual-Physical Interactive Cognition Game Box prototype, several user experience activities were conducted in the community and the university. It has also been introduced in related courses in the form of cases integrating interdisciplinary works into virtual-physical interaction designs for students. Data engineering will be the next step in the future.