Tropical Heat
Item No.: A001049
Short description
This feedback animation lets your patient steer a jet ski through tropical water worlds. Different selectable game modes and the extensive range of configurable Neurofeedback elements makes this feedback animation a versatile tool for different patient groups.
Description of the feedback animation: This neurofeedback animation enables the patient to take control of a jet ski, dolphin, orca or shark. The chosen watercraft races over attractively designed subtropical island landscapes. The patient has the opportunity to collect coins as well as to perform various tricks in the air (for example jumping through rings to score points). The patient may compete in a race against with multiple computer controlled opponents as well as alone. The first person perspective setting lets the patient experinence a free float over the ocean, relaxed and without a vehicle.
Technical Specifications: One effect used in this animation is the speed of the watercraft, another is the available energy for the trick jumps (Powerbar). In addition, the waves and several characteristics of the music change according to the feedback. The personalization of this feedback animation ranges from the physical attributes of the jet ski pilot over the clothing to a wide range of controllable marine animals. The animation has 15 different levels.
Patients / clients:
- Suitable for all ages
- Adult patients prefer the autopilot setting combined with the first person perspective
- Younger children are more likely to use the automatic control combined with the trick selection: this enables them to perform tricks without having to steer the watercraft
- Adolescents on the other hand, rather prefer the challenge of the free control modus
Advantages:
- Clear feedback to the patient
- Intuitive operation
- The brain quickly recognizes the connection between the moving object in space and its own activity
- Visual and auditory feedback
- Different types of control: autopilot for relaxation, controller for more challenge
- Various customizable watercrafts provide variety
Contraindications:
- Fear of water
- Patients with tendency to seasickness or dizziness
- Patients with fear of loss of control may find it difficult to use theautopilot function, here it is advisable to use a controller
Included in delivery: Feedback animation licence code to unlock the above mentioned Neurofeedback-Animation in Cygnet