Author Archives: EsoT

BioMechanics: FitBit data and Energy Harvesting

Posted on February 16, 2012 by EsoT

    I continued to wear the fitbit for a second week in a row to increase the amount of data points available (and also because it has become an easy habit). Challenge question answers: How large is my average … Continue reading →

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Cycle, Video Sculpture Final and Winter Show 2011

Posted on February 10, 2012 by EsoT

I came up with the idea for Cycle a few months before the end of the semester. Having built small scale kinetic sculptures in the past, I wanted to create something larger which would allow people to directly impact the … Continue reading →

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Mapping a plane of motion

Posted on February 9, 2012 by EsoT

For the second Biomechanics assignment, I had to pick a joint in the human body and map one plane of motion towards both limits of rotation. I decided early on to go with the flexion / extension of the wrist … Continue reading →

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2nd Assignment: Bouncing Ball

Posted on February 8, 2012 by EsoT

For the second animation assignment, I decided to add sound to my project. A basic storyboard   The video is hosted here.

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Work in the field of Biomechanics

Posted on February 2, 2012 by EsoT

Erin Hanlon and Cynthia Bir published their research on validating the HITS (head impact telemetry system) in collecting data for soccer playing. The HITS system is normally associated with sports like Football and Boxing since both already have a helmet for … Continue reading →

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Highline Park: an Augmentation

Posted on October 4, 2011 by EsoT

Michael Rosen, Rhodes Edewor-Thorley and myself worked together to create an  intervening art installation project on top of the Highline Park. we first started by spending a great deal of time selecting our location. My previous experience of the Highline … Continue reading →

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Belkin Firewire 4 port Hub Vectorworks

Posted on September 21, 2011 by EsoT

  Belkin Firewire                    

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CNC Drilling

Posted on September 21, 2011 by EsoT

While CNC Drilling is often used for mass production, the drill is often part of a multi-tool machine that spins and mills pieces as well. There a wide range of machines out there with manual or automatic bit switching, and … Continue reading →

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Gearing up For the Circus: Mechanisms Final Project

Posted on May 26, 2011 by EsoT

Or how I learned to stop worrying and love the Laser Cutter. Note: I will soon include Illustrator files as well as the Arduino code / wiring diagrams for recreating all of these mechanisms, so keep an eye open for … Continue reading →

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Computational Cameras final

Posted on May 14, 2011 by EsoT

For my computational cameras final project I originally had a grandiose plan of an elaborate Augmented Reality application for the iPhone that would allow me to create animated cartoon-like worlds over the surrounding New York City landscape. Originally I had … Continue reading →

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