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Michael Lankes

Michael Lankes

Professor
Michael is working as a professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria on the topics game art and game design. He is also a lecturer at the University of Regensburg, the head of the research group Playful Interactive Environments, and the study coordinator of the Digital Arts master program. His expertise ranges from Virtual/Mixed Reality in games, serious games in the health domain, to playful interactions supported by nonverbal communication channels.

Talks & sessions

Games with Gaze: Exploring Design Potentials and Pitfalls

Innovative technologies enabling gaze interaction, such as the Apple Vision Pro, have captured public interest. Using gaze to naturally influence or alter elements in interactive experiences opens up a myriad of application possibilities, especially in the gaming domain. This presentation will delve into how gaze can be integrated into games to enhance player experiences, offering a unique value proposition. The talk will showcase examples where gaze has been successfully incorporated across different genres and with various objectives in mind. While highlighting numerous benefits, the talk will also address potential pitfalls related to game and interaction design.