The comparison of motivation and interaction between virtual characters and robots in mixed reality

Abstract

Abstract: This paper discusses the sensorial perceptions of students through interactions with virtual characters and robots converged into mixed reality games, with primary focus on the following topics: whether the robotic collaboration generates greater motivation in learning, students ’ preferences between interface with virtual characters versus robots as well as the differences in interactivity. We designed a mixed reality game with multiple sensor-enabled robots and asked experiment testers, students, to provide assessments based on comparison against traditional computer games integrated with virtual characters. Results of student evaluations proved that the mixed reality game enabled users to comfortably immerse into the established environment, ergo increased motivation in student learning.