APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

• Pokemon Go As a Tool to Investigate Spatial Navigation: The Role of Expertise.

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Cognitive

  • Dawn Blasko
    The Pennsylvania State University
  • Heather Lum
    The Pennsylvania State University, Erie
  • Jacob Benedict
    Pennsylvania State University, Erie
  • Grace Waldfogle
    Pennsylvania State University, Erie
  • Kameron Landers
    Pennsylvania State University, Erie
  • Mason McGuire
    Pennsylvania State University, Erie
  • Tiffany Eichler
    Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Abstract

Pokemon Go motivates users to explore both a virtual and real world environment using augmented reality technology. It is highly engaging and provides an excellent tool for studying spatial navigation. We found expertise enhances game success and enjoyment, but, in familiar environments has little influence on navigation strategies.

Engineering/Human Factors/Ergonomics

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