New Textiles 2011

Superman x-y sensor

I created a touchpad sensor from conductive thread, fabric and the lilypad.

Final project proposal: Painting Blanket

by Maria Stangel and Judy Jia Please see the attached files: Painting Blanket Proposal proposal slides

RFID Bag

by Heidi C. and Nicole T. Problem: We often forget to bring our important items (i.e. cell phone, keys, IDs… etc) out with us when we leave the house. Solution: To build an intelligent bag that will sense if the users’ important objects are present, through the use of RFIDs and a visual output, signaling [...]

Yarn Characterization Machine

I propose building an automated desktop device which is capable of simultaneously measuring a yarn’s changes in tension and resistance in response to stretch. Because it is computer-controlled, the device will also be able to determine the consistency of these measurements as well as the effects of cyclic loading and fatigue. Armed with the data [...]

Final Project Proposal

For my final project, I am interested in developing a patterned wall panel/surface that would produce  an alternating pattern in response to a passerby’s movement or engagement. Motion sensors and or pressure sensors would be employed to activate the pattern. The resulting pattern would function as a visual and temporal recording of a person’s presence.

“Drink Me” Water Bottle Cozy

The idea is to have make a water bottle cozy that contains a soft circuit. LEDs on the cozy will begin to blink every 30 minutes and will turn off via a touch sensor when the bottle is picked up. Presentation

Interactive Quilt

MIT_final_project2 Update: it has become more of a game rather  than a quilt.