Forse fields – Force sensors for interactive environments

Lisa McElligott, Michelle Dillon, Krispin Leydon, Bruce Richardson, Mikael Fernström, Joseph A. Paradiso

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Abstract

In this paper we discuss the development of ‘Z-Tiles’ in conjunction with a sister project, ‘Self-Organising Sensors’ (SOS). Combined, these projects will result in a pressure sensitive, self-organising, interactive sensor design that can be embedded into appropriate environments. The shared objective of these projects is to further our understanding of movement and gesture. In this paper, we discuss the design and behaviour of a force sensing material, the physical design of the sensor encasement and the software that allows the sensors to communicate and self-organise. The issues of modularity and portability are also discussed in this paper, while consideration has also been given to the conceptualisation and development of a variety of prototypes; ranging from entertainment to potential therapeutic applications. Essentially, the Z-tiles sensor can be used in control surfaces where force, weight distribution or motion is used as control parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUbiquitous Computing - 4th International Conference, UbiComp 2002, Proceedings
EditorsGaetano Borriello, Gaetano Borriello, Lars Erik Holmquist
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages168-175
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)3540442677, 9783540442677
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Event4th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, UbiComp 2002 - Goteborg, Sweden
Duration: 29 Sep 20021 Oct 2002

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume2498
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, UbiComp 2002
Country/TerritorySweden
CityGoteborg
Period29/09/021/10/02

Keywords

  • Balance
  • Demonstration
  • Effort
  • Force
  • Gesture
  • Interfacing
  • Movement
  • Multiplexing
  • Physical design
  • Resolution
  • Self-organising sensors
  • Sensor
  • Sensor arrangement
  • Sensor characterisation
  • Sensor composition
  • Signal processing
  • Visualisation
  • Weight

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