Touch interface
Arm
cast
A fast and easy way of obtaining a three
dimensional cast of an arm is to use strips of adhesive tape to cover
an arm that has been covered in saran wrap (this allows for easy removal
of the cast). Once the full arm has been cast, it is easy to remove the
cast by making zigzag cuts in the cast, which can afterwards be reconstructed
using tape. this technique was developed by Aleksandra Dulic who learned
in from artist colleague in Europe.
Once the cast is made, it would be possible to obtain a mold of the arm by injecting liquid silicone or foam which will harden. Initial tests were made in a small container with a spray foam compound used to plug holes in household walls; though the foam did harden, it would be preferable to find a more appropriate foam (e.g., the kind used in boat construction).
January, 2003
Textiles
Leather
Leather could be used to cover a three-dimensional
body. Sensors would be positioned underneath the leather in order to detect
touch, then trigger multimedia events.
January, 2003
Touch concept map
• Developed during IART-604 (Wearable Technologies) class.
February, 2003
Textiles
•
Silk organza
This fabric has been woven in India for
hundreds of years. It contains metallic threads woven in the warp. These
can conduct electricity. Consult the examine
| touch page for more information on journals and websites
related to conductive fabrics.
February, 2003
Sensor workshop
• A few of us met at Diana B's studio for an introductory workshop on constructing sensors to be connected to the iCube and programmed in MAX/Jitter.
April, 2003