Link to Examples

More information on each of the examples below can be found by clicking on the green Example Number headings. While not all of these examples are "Ubiquitous Computing Art", the technologies could be utilised in Art.

Example 10

Audio Spotlight


This technology provides sound only when it comes in contact with a solid surface, like a person. This personalised the experience, and meets the ubiquitous computing theme which could be intergrated into an art form.

Constraints: The area required for this technology would need some traffic but not necessarily to much.

Example 9

Sensitive Floor IO Agency


This project uses an interactive video floor projection that reacts to the way people walk on it.

Constraints: the floor as it is could be too expensive to implement. The idea could be utilised.

Example 8

River Glow


This project produces lighting colours on a river, and depending on the condition of the water, allowing a potential swimmer to ascertain if conditions are safe.

http://www.next2006.dk/2006/en/eContent.php This link takes you to many interesting exhibits of ubiquitous computing, although not strictly falling into an art category.





Constraints: we don't have a river, but the idea could be used, but some safety measures would be needed due to the fact that small children may be tempted to enter the water.

Example 7

Kinetica Museum Theatre

Although this is not computer driven, this I thought had great potential in the childrens area of the Ipswich Art Gallery.
The idea could be manipulated into a computer generated idea. Mechanical puppets have been built and this concept could be immersive for children, and a possiblity for the Ipswich Art Gallery. Again click on Example to view more.

Constraints: This project is aimed at children, although it would be of interest to adults as well, care and consideration is need with regard to added safety requirements.

Example 6

Remapping the Universe

By clicking on Example 6 you will be able to see the video (Perspective Pixel)


Although this is not strickly art, I felt this is an interesting example of using a computer and being unaware of it, as the technology allows you to use your hands to manipulate the large screen, and the whole interface appears to be the screen itself.
The initial link was at
http://www.pixelsumo.com/

Example 5

Bousy

This art piece is a light seeking bunny or three which are attracted to light. An analog computer mouse is transformed into the bunnies. These were used in conjuction with PC Bunny which will illuminate when a person comes within its range, and the LEDs become brighter the closer you get.





Constraints: The area must be dimmed to interact with this exhibit.


http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/cat_robots.php

Example 4

Robotic Chair-artists Max Dean and Matt Donovan

The chair is a novel idea of a normal looking wooden chair, which flies apart with a loud bang. The chair then reassembles itself.

Constraints: sufficient space for the dismantling where observers could not be injured due to close proximity.

Example 3

The Table - Childhood
(Max Dean Raffaello D’ Andrea)

The table interacts with one person in the room by chosing that person and following them around the room. The automated table will continue to focus on that one person until they leave the room, and then focus on a new visitor.

Constraints: requires an area that does not inhibit the movement of the table, and allows sufficient room for people to negotiate the area as well.

Example 2

Andre Stubbe - Robotic Eyes


Andre designed two robotic eyes, which interact with each other. The eyes ae equipped with cameras which track human faces as well as each other. While there is no human present they reacte with each other, when someone enters the eyes will focus on them and interact with the person. This piece appears to actually create mixed reactions from people.

Constraints: as the eye can only face one way, the two eyes which interact with each other need to face each other and at the same time be positioned to allow interaction with visitors to the exhibit.

http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/cat_robots.php

Example 1

Interactive ubiquitous art comes in many forms:





Touch - Sensitive Apparel

Cati Vaucelle and Yasmine Abbas co-created this project, wearable computer controlled items of clothing which provide a senory experience to the wearer. These can be controlled and manipulated while people are on the move. Although this is possibly not something that would be found in an art gallery there is a possiblility that the idea could be utilised within that space.

Constraints: it would need to be one size fits all, it would need to be lightweight enough for all people to be able to experience the massage that the garment provides.


http://architectradure.blogspot.com/2007/01/touch-sensitive-apparel.html

Introduction

This is the site for subjects for my 7th semester subjects. I am currently part time studing Multimedia at UQ.