The Role of Science, Technology, Innovation, Education and Gaming in Building a Culture of Disaster Preparedness with the B-prepared Project

Authors

  • Zoltán Székely Székely Family & Co. Nonprofit Kft., Fő u. 11. 7/20, Budapest, Hungary
  • Orsolya Székely-Keresztesi Székely Family & Co. Nonprofit Kft., Fő u. 11. 7/20, Budapest, Hungary
  • Zsolt László Markus HUN-REN Számítástechnikai és Automatizálási Kutatóintézet, Kende u. 11-17, Budapest, Hungary
  • András Majdik HUN-REN Számítástechnikai és Automatizálási Kutatóintézet, Kende u. 11-17, Budapest, Hungary
  • Tibor Szkaliczki HUN-REN Számítástechnikai és Automatizálási Kutatóintézet, Kende u. 11-17, Budapest, Hungary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2025.15.4

Keywords:

Disaster Preparedness, Game-based Tools, B-prepared, Horizon Europe, Citizen Survival

Abstract

B-prepared builds on a freely accessible massive collaborative knowledge base and data hub, demonstrating its usefulness via three demonstrator applications: a cooperative multiplayer VR serious game, simulating real disaster scenarios for the safest near-real experience; an interactive gamified mobile app with age-appropriate content and enhanced accessibility to people with specific functional needs for the widest possible reach; and an LMS system to effectively and comparably measure preparedness levels achieved by VR and/or mobile users on a unified scale. Players can take different roles to solve puzzle tasks in an immersive experience. Teamplay, collaboration and communication are keys to survival, strengthening the culture of mutual assistance and cooperation in danger.

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Published

2025-09-05

How to Cite

Székely, Z., Székely-Keresztesi, O., László Markus, Z., Majdik, A., & Szkaliczki, T. (2025). The Role of Science, Technology, Innovation, Education and Gaming in Building a Culture of Disaster Preparedness with the B-prepared Project. Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage, 15, 49–54. https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2025.15.4

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Vol. 15 (2025): Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage

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Invited Papers

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