Tesla-UI : Wireless and Powerless Tangible Interaction
BA/DA/MA
Status | in progress |
Advisor | Dr. Aurélien Tabard |
Professor | Prof. Dr. Andreas Butz |
Task
The aim of this project is to explore the design of wireless devices that do not rely on embedded batteries to operate. Instead these devices gather energy from an electro-magnetic field present in the environment (using the same principle as RFIDs but with interactive capabilities). This principle could be used to create wireless and battery-less remote controls.
Some information on the first practical steps are available here to give you an idea of the ease (or difficulty).
Tasks:
- Build a first prototype capable of reading a defined ID stored on the micro-controller
- Build a second prototype capable on transmitting input information
- Build a third prototype capable of displaying feedback (turning LEDs on/off)
- Evaluation/Benchmarking of the technical limits of the prototype (number of input per seconds, ability to handle many inputs at the same time)
- Brainstorming and concept development of applications
- Build device a series of small prototypes (remote-control, presence sensor, etc.)
- Written thesis and presentation of your work