Meditation Chambers
Portable, inflatable chambers for rest, relaxation & meditation.
The speed and demands of modern society can be very stressful and overwhelming. The Meditation Chambers attempt to counteract this problem by providing a portable, private environment free of visual and audio clutter to faciliate rest and relaxation.
v1 - Inflatable Chamber + Movement Sensing Platform + Interactive Visualization
If your mind is quiet and at ease, this calm will be reflected in your body. Using an array of force sensing resistors, Dan Albritton and I built a platform that sensed body movements. This platform connects to an interactive visualization that is projected onto the chamber to help maintain/develop concentration.
v2 - Inflatable Chamber + Heart Sensing Lights
The second iteration focuses on sensing heartbeat as the assistive technology. Using a handheld 'mudra orb' embedded with copper contacts, a user's heartbeat is sent to a midi dimmer that pulses soothing lights to aid concentration and relaxation.
Thesis Presentation: Personal Private Space
I talk about my inspirations, prototyping, user-testing and the effectiveness of the Meditation Chambers in real world environments.
Duration: 17 minutes 38 seconds.
Can't view the above video? Watch it on the ITP Thesis Prentations Site.