Details

Area:

@school

Challenges:

5. Sports participation

Description

Pingpong Planet is an innovative VR-based exergame designed to promote physical activity and motor skill development among children aged 5-10. Developed through a collaboration between Hungarian and Spanish SMEs, the project transforms traditional table tennis training into an immersive virtual experience using WebXR technology. Guided by a virtual coach, children engage in missions that enhance coordination, reflexes, and balance while having fun. The platform includes multilingual support (English, Hungarian, Spanish) and a teacher dashboard for progress tracking, making it a scalable tool for schools across Europe.

The project builds on the pedagogical success of the ERASMUS+ BETTALE initiative, adapting its methods for digital environments. By piloting in Hungary and Spain, Pingpong Planet addresses the I3-INSHAPE @School challenge of fostering healthy lifestyles and sports participation in young children. Its low-cost, browser-based design ensures accessibility, while gamification elements keep children engaged. The solution aligns with EU priorities for digital education, inclusivity, and interregional innovation.

Consortium

NGTours (Catalunya)
Dudject Inc (Hungary except Budapest H11)
VR Solutions (Hungary except Budapest H11)

Objectives

  • Develop VR Exergame Platform

  • Enhance Physical Literacy in Children

  • Validate Solution in School Pilots

  • Support Educators with Monitoring Tools

  • Achieve Market-Ready Product (TRL 8)

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