Joseph Mango

An investigation into wearable tech for performance. Custom sensors embeded into a garment that are fitted in places that relate to body movement. The suit can be connected to any platform for light manipulation, sonification, computer graphics visualization and more.

http://josephmango.com/thesis/

Description

A garment, designed for the torso, embedded with an array of sensors that precisely track the motions of the body. Tracking these movements enables the user to map gestures to sound and visual outputs. This helps establish a new method of communication and interaction. Gestures are a form of communication that bridge cultural and lingual divides. They allow us to express ideas, feelings, emotions, and intentions through the subtle nuances of movement. It’s my intention to create a piece of apparel than enables such a form of communication. In order to achieve the desired levels of sensitivity, I’ve designed and built my own custom sensors that are embedded into the fabric. By creating my custom sensors using flexible materials, my goal is to augment the user’s experience without impeding or inhibiting their natural range of motion.

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