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Title: Early Explorations of CAT: Canine Amusement and Training
Authors: Chadwick Wingrave, Todd Langston, Jeremy Rose and Joseph LaViola Jr.
Presentation: 28th of the international conference extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems
Summary
The paper talks about an application that has the potential to improve human-canine relations. The authors emphasize on developing software tools that can motivate humans to spend time with their canine in a healthy and informative environment. They have also developed some prototype games that are calm, healthy and enjoyable both for canine and humans.
This Canine Amusement and Training project aims to reclaim time for the human canine bond. Humans need to be entertained and taught how to interact with their canine. The system consists of 55" LCD TV, a projector and Wii(NINTENDO) remotes to track the position of the canine. The projector is mounted on a roof and an image is projected on the floor for the canine to see. The Wii-mote(remote) is attached on the back of the canine. A number of games, ranging from easy to more difficult can be designed.
Discussion
This paper was interesting to read. The first time I had heard about it was in class at the beginning of the semester. I just recalled it, and decided to read about it for extra credit.
I personnally would not use this system as I don't have a dog, but I could see this as a useful application.
The paper only talks about games that instructs the canine to sit, stand and stay calm though. It may perhaps be made more fun if better games are designed that involve activities like chasing an object, etc.
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