As computing becomes more ubiquitous in our objects, designers need to be more aware of how to design meaningful interactions into electronically enhanced objects. At the University of Washington, a class of junior Interaction Design majors is exploring this question. These pages chronicle their efforts.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Kristina + Karin: Floss Arduino

For our project we wanted to find a way to make a small, painless change in people's lives that would have a positive impact. We are focusing on getting people to floss. After brushing a light sensor will sense when the toothbrush is placed back into the holder. This triggers a motor that releases the floss a set distance as well as trigger a visual and auditory display. A pressure sensor senses when the floss is cut off to turn off the auditory and visual output.


light sensor:

http://dx.com/p/arduino-compatible-3-pin-light-sensor-module-red-144386?utm_source=GoogleShoppingUS&utm_medium=CPC&utm_content=144386&utm_campaign=Arduino%20&gclid=CIO7rsSo07YCFUeCQgod_hcAsg

pressure sensor:

http://www.amazon.com/SainSmart-Digital-Barometric-Pressure-Arduino/dp/B009A525QS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366258033&sr=8-1&keywords=pressure+sensor

output:

floss release

light visuals

auditory
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