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to learn while they are moving around and to make their learning experience more engaging and interactive . We also work with police services , looking at how can we use the same platform for crime prevention .”
There are many potential uses for the Tag With Me platform , and a real-world pilot at the Highbury Hospital could provide data to back up the anecdotal evidence – that gamification is promoting exercise and wellbeing .
There is a mile-long walk around the grounds of the hospital that service users and staff are encouraged to access . By adding in location-specific interactions that can be accessed via an app , people are reporting walking more , and being stimulated by the experience . It ’ s like a digital treasure hunt that provides a different experience each time .
We explore the route guided by Prof Kanjo ’ s researchers Dr . Kieran Woodward and Research Assistant Will Parker who both played significant roles in the technology ’ s
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