“Sensory Augmentation Devices: Insights from a Research Through Design Process” presented by Ruhl
Session Title:
Virtual (artist talks)
Presentation Title:
Sensory Augmentation Devices: Insights from a Research Through Design Process
Presentation Subtheme:
Fourth Summit on New Media Art Archiving
Presenter(s):
Abstract:
Sensory augmentation devices are designed to innovate the human sensorium. This is achieved by designing real-time sensor-to-sense mappings. How to best facilitate learning to make sense of the world with such devices, however, is an open scientific and design problem. For a long time, sensory augmentation devices have been seemingly promising. However, very few real-world applications have been designed and produced. In this work-in-progress, we present the process and learnings of an ongoing experiment using custom tactile interfaces to facilitate learning. We propose a 6-step design guideline and present the possibilities and difficulties of working with tactile sensory augmentation devices in an aesthetic context.
