Collaboration Opportunities between Robotics and Game Development

This paper is a position paper that discusses the potential for deeper collaboration between the fields of robotics and game development. It outlines the current limited interactions and proposes directions for future research, emphasizing shared foundations such as Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality. The authors argue that methodologies from game development can enhance robotics, particularly in areas like gamified data collection and simulation environments, while robotics research can improve game development through advancements in non-player character autonomy and embodied intelligence. The paper identifies challenges that have historically hindered collaboration, including differing goals and research cultures between the two communities. It also highlights existing areas of common interest and the potential benefits of integrating technologies and tools from both domains. The exploration of synergies is presented as a means to accelerate innovation and create more intelligent, user-centered technologies in both robotics and game development.