Projects Studio 3: Interactive Appliance


BRIEF:

INTRODUCTION

Almost all consumer products (be they physical or virtual devices) involve digital computers. In the context of physical appliances, we know that every modern consumer appliance, from toasters, washing machines and tvs to automobiles, contains at least one embedded microcontroller. In fact—depending on the model—an automobile may contain up to fifty different computers. These little computers may be responsible for controlling components, like the engines, the environmental system, the braking system, the networks that allow controllers and components to talk to each other, or to direct the interface between the human and the device.

OBJECTIVE

To build a working prototype/mockup of a device that uses a microcontroller—in our case, the ATMEGA328PU in the Arduino IDE—at its heart.

METHODOLOGY

Choose from the following:

  • toaster
  • security system
  • keypad entry lock system
  • interactive lighting
  • garage door opener system
  • garden watering system
  • remotely operated air conditioner
  • bicycle turn signals
  • something wearable/fashion accessory

You can also propose your own topic, but please consult with me well before the due date.

Your proposal should include your name, the name of the device and a short description of your appliance and how it will work.


Yuconghui Bai

Interactive Cyberpunk Movie Prop

poster

 


Olivia Baker-Sullivan

The Listen-Easy Device

poster

 


Christina Chen

Transit Communicator

poster

 


Siluo Dong

Health Band

poster poster

 


Chen Fei

The Music Box

poster

 


Hiba Ghaleb

Distance Detector

poster

 


Carrie Guo

70's Pong

poster

 


Helen Xing

Interactive E-Fabric

poster

 


Rubing Li

Off-Grid Water Supply System

poster

 


Xinyi Li

On-Air Recording Studio Indicator

poster

 


Xiangyi Mai

EyeMie Desk Assistant

poster

 


Chhabi Parmar

Wüf: Smart Wearable for Your Pet

poster

 


Siyang Sun

Obstacle Avoiding Robot (Hacked)

poster

 


Marco Wang

Workout Detection Device for Beginners

poster

 


Run Wang

Pet Feeder

poster