Category: Introduction to Physical Computing
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Bad Vibes Desk
Cole Orloff A connected desk with integrated vibration notifications so intense it’s impossible to work on it. http://itp.coleorloff.com/fall-2014/physical-computing/bad-vibes-desk/ Description This project aims to enhance (to ridiculous effect) the true nature of disruptive technology like notifications. Classes Introduction to Physical Computing
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otHELLO_WORLD
Kat Sullivan A three dimensional Othello board game that allows a human player to play a computer using artificial intelligence. http://katsully.com/othello_world-update/ Description Using a reinforcement learning algorithm, my board game will be able to play Othello against a human player. Hall effect sensors are used to detect the pieces, lights will light up the see-through…
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Pulse
Natalia Cabrera, Namira Abdulgani, Pat Shiu Two persons lay down and experience visual and sound representation of each other’s heartbeats. It’s a quiet and intimate exchange of our most vital sign. www.pulseproject.net Description The experience requires two participants. Each of them get a pulse sensor attached to their index finger and a set of headphones,…
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Play Space
David Gochfeld, Matthew Kaney A space that mirrors your movement with music. Movement makes music; music inspires movement. You are the instrument: play. http://dagimage.com/blog/?p=290 Description We have created a space that plays music as people move within and through it. As each person enters, they are assigned an instrument. Simple movement and gesture trigger notes…
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Digital Graffiti Wall
Melissa Felderman, Paul Hiam An interactive virtual drawing experience. melissafelderman.com/digitalgraffitiwall/index.html Description For our Physical Computing final project we are planning to build an interactive digital drawing experience. Our goal is to enable social interaction in a fun and unusual environment and to create a token for the user to take from the experience similar to…
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Wavetable Synthesizer
Seth Kranzler Revolutionary new way to create unique waveforms reflected in the physical space. skranzler.com Description The wavetable synthesizer is a device which allows the user to physically create a waveform with a series of 8 sliders. This waveform is then interpolated using one of several user-selected methods (smooth, triangular, or square) at different resolutions…
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Dod3ca
David Cihelna, Gabriel Weintraub A large-scale sculptural color organ, with abstract sound and light emanating from within. www.gabeweintraub.com Description The notion of a “color organ” dates as far back as the late 16th century, when inventors first began designing machines that would produce modulated colored light in some manner that corresponded with a piece of…