The Box World
1 Month
Future Interaction Study
Tools
Touch designer, Arduino, Microsoft Kinect, Rhino-3D, SLA Printing
Project Overview
In a highly personalized and anonymously guaranteed future community, communication through the sharing and expression of emotions is crucial. The Box World leads to new modes of communication among people by expressing human identity through various combinations of sensors.
My Contributions
I played a pivotal role in using Touch Designer and Arduino to convert sensory information from humans into computer signals, and then transforming those signals into visual representations to create new interactions.
Concept
Exploring identity in the online world
People are social animals. However, in the online world where anonymity is guaranteed, there are limitations to knowing a person. We have explored ways to express one's identity without compromising their individuality, and ART is one of those ways.
Data collection via sensor input
To realize this idea, we needed to gather data to express identity. Among them, movement, emotional state, and behavior are prominent. To digitize these aspects, we utilize three sensors.
Encoded data - Identity
The data collected through each sensor is translated into various expressions to represent each individual's identity. This allows us to ensure privacy while enabling the representation of individual characteristics.
transformation
Transforming personal data into visual art
We used touch sensors and gyro sensors to collect data on the intensity of movements, positions, and brief psychological states. This collected information was then transformed into visual art imbued with the individual's unique identity through Touch Designer.
controller design
Prototypes - Ergonomic design
We designed prototypes to ensure that when the controller is gripped, the fingers naturally align with the sensors and provide a comfortable grip.
HIFI Prototype
SLA printing technology was utilized to achieve a smooth and high-quality prototype similar to that of a real product.
Design focused on functionality and efficiency
The final controller, designed to be ambidextrous with identical left and right sides, was crafted with mass production in mind. It's structured to be manufacturable through injection molding, divided into two parts.
Sensor integrated controller
The MPU6560, Arduino Nano, and pulse sensor are housed inside the controller. In addition, a semitransparent finish has been applied to the controller, allowing the operating status of the internal sensors to be observed.
VIsual representation
Interactive exhibition
We utilized projection mapping not only to visually represent our ideas in real-time but also to facilitate active participation from people.
images
Concept Video
Interactive exhibition
We utilized projection mapping not only to visually represent our ideas in real-time but also to facilitate active participation from people.
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