pewebb – Tangible Interfaces http://mas834.media.mit.edu MAS.834 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 03:52:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://courses.media.mit.edu/2015fall/mas834/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2015/09/cropped-TIlogoB-02-copy2-32x32.png pewebb – Tangible Interfaces http://mas834.media.mit.edu 32 32 IOTOM http://mas834.media.mit.edu/2015/12/01/bitconversation/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:50:17 +0000 http://mas834.media.mit.edu/?p=5254 Manisha Mohan, Thomas Sanchez Lengeling, Meryl Fang, Penny Webb, HyeJi Yang

MAS.834 Project 2

]]> Computational BioForm http://mas834.media.mit.edu/2015/11/03/computational-bioform/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:51:12 +0000 http://mas834.media.mit.edu/?p=5018 Taking inspiration from the natural motions found in nature; a flower following the sun, a leaf curling when dried, could we adapt everyday things by augmenting them with organic motions?

Using sensors and actuators that mimic natural movements, Computational BioForm could work as miniature exoskeletons to be placed on existing materials, bringing them to life through bio-inspired movements.

The exoskeletons would behave somewhat autonomously, but with care and human input, their motions would mimic their theoretical ‘health’, and could serve as an illustrative tool for environmental changes, and could also exist as a tool for children to see magnified effects organic changes.

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]]> Constraint-based Modelling Tool http://mas834.media.mit.edu/2015/11/03/constraint-based-modelling-tool/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:01:34 +0000 http://mas834.media.mit.edu/?p=4991 What if 3D modeling tools such as Rhino / Solidworks / BIM Software etc., used for architectural and product design practice had limitations (set parameters) so that as something is designed in 3D, it would calculate estimates of the materials being used, and if the pre-defined materials or budget allowance runs out, the modeling tool would no longer let the designer add any more to the design, and instead the designer must work with the material they have.

The tool could take real-time data from economic fluctuations, which could feedback into the physical representation of the model. For example, if the price of concrete were to increase the size of a building may decrease dependent on budget.

This tool could work with the shape display for real-time articulation of architectural models, or as a simulation tool for financial parameters within the design phase of the architectural process.

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]]> ExoMuscle http://mas834.media.mit.edu/2015/10/27/exomuscle/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:31:38 +0000 http://mas834.media.mit.edu/?p=4852 Anthony Baker, Andres Calvo, Meryl Fang, Julia Litman-Cleper, Penny Webb

Muscles convey information about the immediate surrounding physical world through kinesthetic feedback. ExoMuscle can convey information about the non-physical (digital) world beyond the reach of your immediate space.

We have three proposed applications: Driving feedback alert, Time management, and Extra sensory feedback.

The applications range on a gradient from utility to experience, where utility is a direct functional product, and experience is in the realm of wonderment, fiction and alternate possibilities.

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We made many prototypes by looking at muscular functions, form and movement:

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Research shows that the body conveys sentimental information through different body parts, so though our project we hope to establish a connection between physical feedback and data, beyond just the hands and fingertips. 

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]]> Pneumatic I/O Chair http://mas834.media.mit.edu/2015/09/28/pneumatic-io-chair/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:58:22 +0000 http://mas834.media.mit.edu/?p=4402 The pneumatic I/O chair works as an input device for modelling furniture based on the ergonomics of a specific user. The user sits in place on the chair, comprised of an array of pneumatically inflated vessels. By the user adjusting themselves to the desired position, the pressure placed upon the inflated components will feed back to a parametrically designed 3D model, where the information will update the ergonomic design of a specific chair.

The chair will also work an output device, by storing the data of each individual user, and readjusting its shape to the preferences of each user when they approach and use the chair. This would function via RFID tags that automatically read which user is at the chair, and adjust its shape accordingly.

The ultimate aim of this project would be to improve posture, and create a functional use of radical atoms, whilst utilising the current technologies available to us.

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]]> Penny Webb http://mas834.media.mit.edu/2015/09/17/penny-webb/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:14:31 +0000 http://mas834.media.mit.edu/?p=4115 I am a designer with a background in interaction and product design. I am most enthusiastic when I’m generating ideas and getting hands on with projects. Digital craft, HCI and material advancements are the areas I feel most excited about, and though these mediums I aim to push the boundaries of what is possible with human-centric, experience-based projects.

 

★★★☆ Fabrication & Craft
★★★★ Design
★★☆☆ Electronics
★★☆☆ Programming
☆☆☆☆ Biology
☆☆☆☆ Chemistry
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