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An Adaptive Game-Based Learning Strategy for Children Road Safety Education and Practice in Virtual Space.

Noman Khan^1,2, Khan Muhammad¹, Tanveer Hussain³

¹Visual Analytics for Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Software, Sejong University, Seoul 143-747, Korea.

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|June 2, 2021

Summary

Virtual reality (VR) training enhances children's road safety skills through immersive, game-like scenarios. This interactive approach improves road crossing behavior and awareness, reducing risks before real-world exposure.

Keywords:

education human–computer interaction road safety sensor technology virtual reality

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Area of Science:

Healthcare
Computer Science
Education

Background:

Traditional road safety training for children lacks practical engagement and effective skill assessment.
Virtual reality (VR) offers a safe, simulated environment for learning high-risk skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a VR and Kinect sensor-based system for children's road safety training.
To improve children's road awareness and crossing behavior in a risk-free setting.

Main Methods:

A 3D realistic, open-ended VR training setup was created using the Unity game engine and Kinect sensors.
Children engaged in game-like road safety exercises within a virtual environment (VE).
Performance was evaluated through an examination layer with set criteria for real-world readiness.

Main Results:

The VR system demonstrated a positive effect on improving children's road crossing behavior.
The interactive and immersive training environment enhanced road-awareness skills.
Experimental results confirmed the system's robustness and stability in skill development.

Conclusions:

VR-based road safety training is an effective tool for children's skill development.
The proposed system offers a safe and engaging alternative to traditional methods.
This technology contributes to reducing child road accidents and advancing healthcare education.