Both Panasonic/VS and Toshiba demonstrated technical concepts for using cameras for advanced, precision occupancy sensing. Such occupancy sensing brings to life more dynamic, personalized control possibilities, including even the possibility of gesture recognition in the future. Right now, these … Continue reading light + building 2014: camera-based occupancy sensors
Coming soon: Combining the power of mobile apps with connected lighting, Philips Lighting is connecting Disney bedtime stories to color-changing ambient lighting. What a powerful natural combination: Disney has a long history of using show-control systems to create magical experiences … Continue reading philips + disney storylight
I recently found a fascinating and very detailed description of the design research and development process that led to the “Google Smart Lamp” demonstration, which was developed as a collaboration between Google and London design shop Berg. I originally posted about the … Continue reading google smart lamp: design process
Via Core77 – two more robotic desklamps! We’ve seen robotic desk lamps before (check out this post or this post) and I promise…someday, I’m totally going to build myself a robotic desk lamp!!!! I’m thinking maybe two — a boy robot desklamp on one side … Continue reading more robotic desk lamps!
Audio gear manufacturer JBL recently released a portable Bluetooth speaker called JBL Pulse with built-in LED lighting effects. Looks a little small for the lighting effect, but of course it is meant to be portable. An interesting mix of audio, … Continue reading jbl pulse
Via Cool Hunting — A cool Kickstarter campaign led by two Brooklyn-based creatives to develop glowing, interactive building blocks for children (it was successfully funded back in October). Very cool. I especially love the physical color mixing. According to the Tangeez site: … Continue reading tangeez
I really like the following workshop brief, for a 2012 parametric design workshop hosted by the University of Nicosia, in Cyprus. A couple of my favorite quotes: “Planet earth will don an electronic skin…when information technology becomes part of the social … Continue reading reactive vs. responsive
Just found this cool video for an AUDI installation at Design Miami 2011. I’m checking out Kollision’s site…some amazing projects there. I’ll post more later. Urban Future from Kollision on Vimeo. The video includes a good description of the project. … Continue reading audi urban future
Isadora by Troikatronix is a powerful tool for scripting and controlling a variety of interactive projects, such as live performances, interactive installations, dance clubs, etc. As their website exclaims: “The real-time media manipulation software to create stunningly interactive visuals, … Continue reading isadora by troikatronix
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