Essays about: "Kroppsnära teknik"
Found 3 essays containing the words Kroppsnära teknik.
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1. The Breathing Garment : Exploring Breathing-Based Interactions through Deep Touch Pressure
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Deep touch pressure is used to treat sensory processing difficulties by applying a firm touch to the body to stimulate the nervous system and soothe anxiety. I conducted a long-term exploration of deep touch pressure from a first-person perspective, using shape-changing pneumatic actuators, breathing and ECG sensors to investigate whether deep touch pressure can guide users to engage in semi-autonomous interactions with their breathing and encourage greater introspection and body awareness. READ MORE
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2. Guiding Shirt : Aiding the Visually Impaired Using Wearable Technology
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to research how wearable technology mounted on the torso can be used to aid the visually disabled, particularly in their ability to move around in the world. The project was divided into two parts: the first on how to help them avoid obstacles in their paths, the second on how to help guide them to a specific destination using a navigation system. READ MORE
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3. Designing technology promoting increased user body awareness: Using Microsoft Kinect V2
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : This master thesis investigates Kinect V2’s ability to be used as a sensor when designing technology with the aim of increasing the body awareness of a user. With a transition to an increasing number of different devices operating close to the user’s body, an interest in this subject has increased alongside it. READ MORE
