{"id":4678,"date":"2024-12-19T11:01:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T19:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/?p=4678"},"modified":"2024-12-19T11:04:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T19:04:42","slug":"computer-science-students-combine-vr-and-fitness-in-mech-wars-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/2024\/12\/19\/computer-science-students-combine-vr-and-fitness-in-mech-wars-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer science students combine VR and fitness in &#8220;Mech Wars&#8221;\u00a0game\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"Pacific computer science students develop immersive VR fitness game\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/50xrbD9wiPc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When University of the Pacific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/engineering\/academics\/computer-science-degree-bs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">computer science<\/a> student Ethan Perez \u201925 started developing his own video game, he never imagined how far the project would go. Today, with a team of three fellow computer science majors, his ambitious vision is taking shape as <em>VR Mech Wars<\/em>, a virtual reality game that blends gaming with fitness in a creative way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>VR Mech Wars<\/em> is not just a game; it\u2019s an \u201cexer-game\u201d designed to entertain players while encouraging physical activity. Using an innovative omni-directional treadmill, players physically walk through the game\u2019s environments while battling enemies, earning points and upgrading their arsenal. The game exemplifies how hands-on learning and teamwork can push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible in computer science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building skills, one challenge at a time<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Perez credits the computer science program at Pacific for giving him the foundation he needed to tackle such an ambitious project. \u201cIt has prepared me immensely,\u201d he said. \u201cI focused my courses on game development, which gave me the core fundamentals of computer science and application development. That knowledge has been critical.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, turning an idea into reality isn\u2019t without challenges. With experimental technology comes a host of obstacles, from programming issues to game design dilemmas. Each member of Perez\u2019s team brings unique talents and, together, they\u2019ve found innovative solutions to keep the project moving forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teamwork makes the vision work<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One early hurdle was incentivizing exercise within the game. Team member Kyra Comstock \u201925 took the lead on creating a rewarding point system that encourages players to keep moving. \u201cFinding ways to make gaming beneficial for exercise is very important to me,\u201d Comstock said. \u201cI see this becoming huge in the gaming industry.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ethan Donnelly \u201924 tackled another key component: the in-game store system. \u201cYou\u2019ll have shops where you can upgrade weapons using the points you earn from walking,\u201d Perez explained. \u201cPlayers love being able to enhance their gameplay experience.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Meanwhile, Koby Naomi Izunaso \u201925 manages the research side of the project, including developing player feedback surveys and drafting a research paper. This work not only supports the game\u2019s development but also builds valuable academic and professional skills. \u201cWe\u2019re learning to script in different languages and map diverse environments,\u201d Izunaso said. \u201cThese are skills we\u2019ve developed independently through this project.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mentorship and independent learning<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Although the team meets weekly with computer science professor Daniel Cliburn for guidance, the project is primarily a student-led capstone experience. This balance of mentorship and independence allows the team to develop critical professional skills\u2014from problem-solving to project management\u2014while still having access to expert advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cIt\u2019s very multidisciplinary,\u201d Perez said. \u201cThere\u2019s audio design, texturing and artistic elements, but the most important part, in my opinion, is computer science. Without it, this wouldn\u2019t be a game; it would just be a movie.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeping players engaged<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The team\u2019s ultimate goal is to create a game that captivates players beyond the novelty of VR and the treadmill. They\u2019ve put significant effort into designing a balanced reward system and a variety of immersive environments to ensure the game remains engaging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cVR and the treadmill could easily become a gimmick that players lose interest in after five minutes,\u201d Perez said. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019ve focused so much on making the gameplay rewarding and diverse.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advice for aspiring computer science students<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Perez encourages high school students considering computer science to approach the field with an open mind. \u201cDon\u2019t feel like you have to settle on a specific path right away,\u201d he said. \u201cMy experience at Pacific has been centered on video game development, which I love. 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