โYou ready for Augmented Sport ?!?โ
What is HADO? HADO is the first non-sedentary esport using Augmented Reality (not VR) Technology to promote Exergaming (Exercise + Gaming). Just like real-life sports, players donโt need to be connected by cables and restricted to being in front of a screen. Thereโs physical movement involved in this alternative lifestyle team sports that allows anyone from all walks of life to exercise and have fun together.
The Exergaming activity with HADO Digital Dodgeball offers a brand-new sports experience, merging AR and dodgeball seamlessly. With teams in group of 3, one can discuss team strategy and work together in a short duration workout. This high intensity interval training (HIIT) allows them to shoot out energy balls, move and work out at the same time. One round of AR dodgeball is only 80 seconds but it will get your heart pumping, perspiration running down your face. Fret not, you will still have fun with your family or friends in the end!
How do you play the AR dodgeball? 3 simple actions with your motion sensing wristbands. Charge, Shield and Fire! Where you look is where you aim, aim through your white target area at the 4 life petals of your opponents. Once all 4 life petal of your opponent player is down, you get a point for your team! But donโt stand still (you are not bounded by cables like VR games), itโs a dodgeball sport though you wonโt get hit physically. Your life petals follow you when you move, squat or jump (if you want! sic) so move around and talk to your team mates to craft a strategy (who will be a sniper, tanker (with strong shields) etc)
HADO Singapore opened our first experiential concept store at Orchard SCAPE in November 2017. Ever since, we have been reaching out to get everybody active with the AR Dodgeball Augmented Sport. We also curated a Fun HIIT program that is equivalent to an hour of aerobic exercise. There are objectives to meet during the program, such as achieving a moving distance of 40 metres in a 80 seconds game play. And while players in the field are playing this Augmented sport, the rest of the participants will do workouts during that 80 seconds. We hope to collaborate more with fitness centers to push this Fun HIIT program into all parts of Singapore. Do message us to find out more.
Since the start of 2018, we have gone to schools to introduce the Augmented Sport and it has been well received. Teachers commented they would love to get their students to move more, as they have been largely seated for school works and mobile gaming. We went into Primary and Secondary schools as well in Singapore, either as incentives for students whom have done well academically, or in Sports and Science festival. It is our wish to introduce HADO AR Dodgeball as a CCA sport in the next few years so as to empower the students to be responsible and independent to (1) learn and do the setup (2) organise competitions (3) commentate (4) coaching (5) conduct sports and wellness program, all on their own. This helps to boost up their self confidence too and it will be beneficial to them in an extremely challenging and competitive educational landscape. HADO Singapore does AR learning journeys too! For more information, do check out our website: www.hado-asia.com to enquire more.
To parents, gaming is definitely not an addiction with HADO. Experience yourself with your kids. It is a great way to stimulate oneโs cognitive ability and not forgetting, bonding time! Mind you, parents whom tried with their kids are pleasantly surprised they got higher points than their kids, so something to really talk about! Also, depending on how willing you want to move, you will perspire while being immersed in this brand new Augmented Sport experience!
So what are you waiting for? Come over and get your hands on our AR Exergaming offerings. โWe are Augmented Reality, not Virtual Reality!"
โHealthy Living + Exergaming = HADO"