Project Proposal:
A wearable navigation system that uses haptic feed back to navigate the cyclist through urban areas, possibly interfaced with a corresponding mobile app.
Project Requirements:
The system will exploit the navigational advantage afforded by bike riding in urban areas i.e. that the rider shouldn’t necessarily be limited by traditional, legal routes as mandated by google maps and other commercial navigational systems.
The wearable component should be as unobtrusive and unrestrictive to the cyclist as possible and with a deliberately ‘un-techy’ aesthetic (use of ‘natural materials?’).
Recherche:
Haptic Interaction
]2 Momo: preprogrammed GPS unit of predetermined locations. Handheld device that provides feedback with tilting and vibration, houses digital compass
]4 Vibration (L+R shoe to turn)
]7 Vibration and sequential LEDs
]9 Conductive sensor thread sewn directly into hounds tooth knitting pattern: reminds user to move/position of the hand
]11 Alternative electronic switches intergrated with material properties: stretching knitted material activates electronic switch
Aesthetic Ideas:
I like the idea of making something so ridiculous it becomes somehow plausible, mixing analog with digital tech
]12 leather, studs + brass
]13 steampunk mood board
