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💃 Gameplay Core: "Dance"

The "Dance" module brings the full-body choreography experience to AeroBeat.

The Loop

  1. The Beat: A virtual coach performs dance moves on screen in sync with the music.
  2. The Action: The athlete mimics the movements of the coach as if looking in a mirror.
  3. The Feedback: Motion matching algorithms score your pose accuracy and timing.
  4. The Workout: Full-body cardio, coordination, and flexibility.

Mechanics

  • The Coach: A 3D avatar that demonstrates the current move.
  • Pictograms: Scrolling icons on the side of the screen preview the next move (e.g., "Spin", "Clap", "Slide").
  • Pose Matching: The core scoring mechanic. We compare your limb positions against the target pose.
  • Gold Moves: Special high-impact poses that trigger a "Yeah!" effect and bonus points if hit perfectly.

Input Methods

For the most authentic experience, we recommend using a Webcam or Phone Camera.

  • Technology: Uses MediaPipe Pose to track 33 body landmarks.
  • Requirement: Full Body View. Unlike Boxing (which only needs upper body), Dance requires the camera to see your feet and hands. Place the camera further back or higher up.
  • Feedback: You see a video feed of yourself next to the coach (Mirror Mode).

2. VR (Immersive)

  • Tracking: Uses Headset and Controllers to track Head and Hands.
  • Limitation: Without full-body trackers (Vive Trackers), we infer leg movement or ignore it for scoring.
  • Experience: You are on the dance floor with the coach.

3. Joycon / Phone (Motion Controller)

  • Tracking: Uses the Accelerometer and Gyroscope in your hand.
  • Style: Similar to console dance games. We track the velocity and rotation of your right hand (or both).
  • Limitation: Less precise than Camera; focuses on timing and arm energy rather than full pose accuracy.

View Modes

  • Studio View (2D): The standard view. The Coach is center stage. Pictograms slide in from the right. Your camera feed (if enabled) appears in a picture-in-picture or split-screen overlay.
  • Stage View (VR): You stand on stage next to the coach. Pictograms appear as floating holograms.