Technology mediated touch in a E-sport team: Design and evaluation of a haptic sleeve
Salonen, Tittamari (2024)
2024
Master's Programme in Human-Technology Interaction
Informaatioteknologian ja viestinnän tiedekunta - Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
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Hyväksymispäivämäärä
2024-06-10
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202406056718
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202406056718
Tiivistelmä
Success in traditional team sports heavily relies on effective communication among players. In e-sports, where teams collaborate virtually, seamless communication and team cohesion are of paramount importance. However, a significant portion of e-sports practice and competition occurs remotely, limiting physical interaction and non-verbal communication. Previous research has shown that physical gestures play a significant role in a team's success in traditional sports. However, in e-sports, physical gestures and encouragement are particularly constrained.
The aim of this study was to design interaction and user interface components for the haptic smart sleeve Spiritus Ludi. The smart sleeve studied in this thesis, Spiritus Ludi, is designed for sharing simultaneous touch for e-sports players and teams, whether they are playing remotely or in the same location. The smart sleeve connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, and the phones communicate with each other through a wireless network. The players can send each other short vibrations (touches) by tapping the sleeves touch area. The system includes textile sleeve with electronics and a mobile application.
The smart sleeve was evaluated using a mixed-method evaluation with six CS:GO teams. The results indicate that Spiritus Ludi increased positive emotions and reduced negative emotions during gameplay. There are variations in usage between players and teams, and suitable ways of using the sleeve for communication were discussed within the team. Additionally, the smart sleeve fostered better team spirit among teammates.
The aim of this study was to design interaction and user interface components for the haptic smart sleeve Spiritus Ludi. The smart sleeve studied in this thesis, Spiritus Ludi, is designed for sharing simultaneous touch for e-sports players and teams, whether they are playing remotely or in the same location. The smart sleeve connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, and the phones communicate with each other through a wireless network. The players can send each other short vibrations (touches) by tapping the sleeves touch area. The system includes textile sleeve with electronics and a mobile application.
The smart sleeve was evaluated using a mixed-method evaluation with six CS:GO teams. The results indicate that Spiritus Ludi increased positive emotions and reduced negative emotions during gameplay. There are variations in usage between players and teams, and suitable ways of using the sleeve for communication were discussed within the team. Additionally, the smart sleeve fostered better team spirit among teammates.