1. Shape Display Piano
The rectangular keys are programmed to be white and black keys. The user can press down on the key, and the correct note sounds. When the user lifts their finger, the key returns to the original position.
Modes of playing:
- Play for fun/practicing (normal piano mode)
- Play to learn — the piano stiffens the keys you are not supposed to play, and lowers the key you are supposed to play, to teach the user where to put their fingers to play a certain melody
- Head-to-Head: the piano will likely only take up 1/2 of the shape display. The other half of the display can be another piano that can be played by a user opposite of the first user.
2. Shape Display Whack-A-Mole
Played similar to the classic arcade game. The display is programmed to raise blocks of 3×3 pegs at random intervals and in random locations. The user tries to hit the blocks that are upraised. If the block is hit, it could ripple back into the display. Could be used as a game for children, in an arcade, etc. Or it could be used for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
I also think it would be really cool to integrate with some other piece of technology, like a LeapMotion.
Aubrey Colter
ajcolter@mit.edu