united-pulse ring -Feel your Partner´s Pulse

2008 by Julia Werner

United-pulse is a device that creates remote intimacy by the use of two rings. Each ring can measure the wearer’s heartbeat and send it to the partner’s ring. Hereby, artificial corporeality is created between the couple. By means of a working prototype, united-pulse has been successfully tested. Through the heartbeat – the essential vital sign – a feeling of being very close to the partner is provided. Touching the ring allows a small moment of intimacy in situations where emotional support is needed.

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AirPiano

2007 by Omer Yosha

The AirPiano is an innovative musical interface which allows playing and controlling software instruments simply by moving hands in the air.

Above the AirPiano is a virtual matrix of keys and faders assigned with MIDI/OSC messages. Visual LED feedback onboard provides orientation and confirms user actions. The AirPiano Software allows to map each key/fader individually into sounds and functions.

The AirPiano is still in its prototype phase and its concept of a virtual matrix might eventually be used also for other applications and purposes.

Specifications: Polyphonic, MIDI/OSC protocol, Up to 24 keys / 8 faders, Velocity sensitivity, USB connectivity

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Scan&See

2009 by Akitoshi Honda

Scan&See is transforming patterns into blinking lights. After scanning a two dimensional object with the backside of Scan&See, you can shake the interactive device and you will see a representation of the scanned logo. The optical sensors and the blinking LEDs are controlled with an arduino.