Join Imperial researchers at this month’s Science Museum Lates to unlock the next level of the gaming world and see how computer games could help people regain movement in their hands or finally quit smoking.
Interact on social media via the hashtag #smlates.
Here is a bit more information on the Imperial activities that will be on show throughout the evening
Quit Genius: the world’s firstgame to quit smoking,The Theatre, Presentations take place between19.30–20.00, 20.15–20.45, 21.00–21.30
If quitting smoking was fun would more people try it? Join the medical student team behind Quit Genius to find out! Take a deep breath and experience an exclusive preview of fun-fuelled exercises and challenges designed to help smokers quit.The 21.00 session will be BSL interpreted.
Gripable: Putting Gaming into Personal Training, Information Age Drop in, 18.45–21.30
Test your hand, eye and brain skills with gripAble™. Designed by neurotechnologists Dr Paul Rinne and Dr Paul Bentley, gripAble™ is a digital physical and cognitive trainer for patients and healthy people alike. Compare your coordination and cognitive skills against others… Will you make it onto our leader board?