LSInvaders Cross reality environment inspired by the arcade game Space Invaders

Abstract

LSInvaders was born from the willingness to explore the collaboration between human and robots. We have developed a project with the aim of unifying different types of interactions in a cooperative environment. The project is inspired by the arcade game Space Invaders. The difference between Space Invaders and LSInvaders is that the user receives the help of a physical robot with artificial intelligence to get over the level. Although the system itself is a basic game, and it seems like it would make no difference whether the robot is embodied or a typical AI virtual agent its participation as a real element improves the gameplay.