Summary
Emitting light via internal LED lights, this lightweight helium filled orb responds to human touch – changing colour as it is punched, tapped, slapped or squeezed.
Zygote at Building Interactive Playgrounds, Florence, Italy
Zygote At SIGCHI Vancouver
Zygote at Sensation White ’08, Amsterdam
(As put by Tangible Interaction- the creators of Zygote)
Zygote is a lightweight inflated ball, illuminated from within, that responds to pressure applied to its surface. Interacting with the ball is simple: punch it, bounce it, squeeze it, or tap it and the ball’s internal LEDs react instantaneously. With the ability to communicate each touch back to a computer program, zygote can also be used to control and manipulate music and video in real time.
Conversely, zygote can be controlled dynamically via computer, making it a stand out piece of decorative light which requires no physical interaction to change colour. This unique ball transforms otherwise ordinary events into multi-dimensional, interactive playgrounds that actively engage audience members in a holistic shared experience.
Furthermore, without any interaction, both the Zygote or Telophase can be used as a stationary light installation controled, live, like a DJ mixes music. Creating completely holistic, fun, interactive experiences is easy with the Zygote or Telophase.
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