- Living Architecture Systems group develops interactive systems that heavily rely on data-rich sensor models to generate complex two-way communication between the systems and the spectators.
- Current sensing techniques are heavily dependent on the proximity sensing techniques. This can be problematic when it comes to detecting the degree of engagement between the system and the spectator.
- To enable improved communication capabilities, there needs to be a shift towards motion-recognition based techniques.
- A GridEye is a 64 pixel IR sensor. It essentially uses a field of IR sensors working in conjunction with one another to detect motion. Through simulations and experiments, the sensor was able to isolate user motion and detect direction of motion
- This facilitated improved performance and more immersive reactions from the interactive sculpture. Video attached below shows the performance of the GridEye to determine the direction of motion.
- Future work included use of multiple GridEye sensors to determine the distance between user and the sensor. The behavior of the sculpture can be altered based on proximity to user.
