작품의 기능
The device converts visual information into form-based data and relays it through tactile feedback, enabling visually impaired users to intuitively perceive an object’s shape by touch.
영감의 원천
Inspired by the dynamic nature of pin art, the concept was born out of the need to address misinterpretations and limited information—particularly for visually impaired individuals—ensuring they receive accurate and enriching sensory feedback.
작동원리
Input and data processing - Input phase The system collects visual information of objects from external sensors (e.g., cameras) or pre-stored digital images. - Data processing converts the captured image data into digital signals. Edge detection, contour extraction, and shape recognition algorithms are then applied to extract the object's three-dimensional shape and key features, followed by final conversion to 2D or 3D data suitable for tactile representation. Pin array control and tactile output - Pin array configuration The device has a finely divided grid of pins, each of which can be controlled individually for vertical movement. - Actuator system Each pin is driven by a precision actuator (e.g., solenoid, piezoelectric element) that adjusts its height based on the input digital data.Input and data processing
개발 과정
- Problem Identification: Visually impaired individuals often struggle to tactually verify the forms of large or dangerous objects. - Form Conversion Implementation: The project employs the movement of individual pins to create scaled-down, three-dimensional representations of objects that users can feel directly with their fingertips. - Wearable Device Design: To overcome spatial limitations and offer real-time information, the device is designed in a wearable format, enhancing its accessibility in various settings.
독창성
- Multifaceted Information Presentation By converting visual cues into tactile signals, the device is engineered to allow users to intuitively recognize everything from simple pictograms to complex characters and numbers using just one hand. - Rapid Information Conveyance The swift vertical movement of the pins enables the quick transformation of different shapes, ensuring immediate and efficient tactile communication. - Wide Range of Applications Designed as a wearable, the product is suitable for diverse environments—such as museums, architectural sites, and art galleries—thereby broadening the cultural experiences available to visually impaired individuals.
향후 계획
- Enhancing Product Performance Future development will focus on advancing the precision of pin movements, allowing for more accurate recreations of complex shapes so users can perceive information more clearly. - Integration with Artificial Intelligence The plan includes incorporating AI to analyze and supplement challenging tactile representations, providing users with richer and more precise information. - Miniaturization and Enhanced Portability Efforts will be directed toward reducing the device’s size and weight, making it more portable and adaptable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
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