In this tutorial we review the the gaming platform Roblox and we work toward using assistive technology to use facial navigation and other facial gestures and head tracking in order to play the game with hands-free technique.
Roblox is not a single game, but a platform for playing—and creating—millions of user-made games (called “experiences”) across devices like PC, mobile, console, etc. Online Tech Tips+15Wikipedia+15Security.org+15Medietilsynet+3Roblox Creator Dashboard+3Google Play+3
Sandbox / social MMO: Combines wide-open worlds with social interaction, letting players choose or invent their own goals. Wikipedia
You can join games like role-playing adventures, obstacle courses, simulators, creative building, or mini-games, all made by other users.
Huge variety & creativity: With over 40 million games, there’s something for every interest—from racing to virtual gardening. Google Play+15CodeWizardsHQ+15Popular Science+15
Social & collaborative: Play with friends, chat, and even create games together in Roblox Studio. Roblox Creator Dashboard+15CodeWizardsHQ+15Google Play+15
Educational perks: Kids learn early coding, game design, and problem-solving—some creators even earn real money through Robux exchanges. codeyoung.com+4ESRB Ratings+4Wikipedia+4
🎯 Goal & Purpose
Primary goal: Have fun exploring and playing games.
Deeper purpose: Encourage creativity, coding skills, social interactions, and potentially earning through design. funtech.co.uk+15ESRB Ratings+15eSafety Commissioner+15
Default Roblox Key Bindings
🖥️ PC (Keyboard & Mouse)
Movement & Camera Controls:
Move Forward: W or ↑
Move Backward: S or ↓
Move Left: A or ←
Move Right: D or →
Jump: Spacebar
Zoom In/Out: Mouse Scroll Wheel or I / O
Rotate Camera: Hold Right Mouse Button + Move Mouse
Mouse Lock (if enabled): Shift
Action Controls:
Interact (e.g., open doors, pick up items): E
Open Leaderboard: Tab
Toggle Minimap: M
Select Weapon: 1–9
Aim: Hold Right Mouse Button
Shoot: Left Mouse Button
Run: Hold Shift