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I Am More Than My Thumb
A Gestural Body Interface

Alpha Build Test

In this video, taken in the INITLab, I demonstrate the current control system. [Three LEDs: one on the sternm, one on each wrist.]

Status
Last night, we finally achieved a satisfactory sensitivity to flight control, based on feedback, although more tweaking will be in order as we test it out on various body types. Grabbing and Letting Go of clouds is controlled through a trigger system, which feels somewhat artificial, and might change; again, we await more user feedback.

A wireless adapter is in the works, so the system becomes tetherless.

Infrared seems very doable - you can see in the video how overt the LEDs become once the lights are turned down.

More Testing...
Monday and Tuesday of Spring Break, all around are invited to come to the INIT Lab to test the Alpha Build. Please contact me (info on contact sheet and Wiki), to arrange a time.