ADAM TYLER LASSY

Thesis – Concepts

adamlassy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:42:08 +0000

WHAT

Furniture that communicates. Either pieces that communicate with each other, with the environment, or that bring in data from outside.

WHY

To create a dynamic environment that is made dynamic not by traditional digital inputs and outputs, but more subtle means.

To create the feeling of connection one gets w/ traditional devices in a home through physical objects.

Turning data into design/architecture

SPECIFICS

Networked pieces.

An API for networked architecture components/Design many, build one

Modularity facilitated by humans as actuators.

embedded light/electronics

Little Computers – Squeak

adamlassy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:32:43 +0000

The first assignment is a simple Squeak tutorial. Here it is: Assign #1

[Site Specific] Final Proposal Update

adamlassy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:52:27 +0000

I have refined the dynamic box proposal to better address the site of the Bronx museum. I will use the plain, white cubes, a staple of the modern museum, to allow the “creation” of pieces found in other museums in new york. I feel this concept can be developed more to better comment on the Bronx museum itself. However, I feel that the very physical, yet 2D versions of the work will likely contrast with what is offered at the Bronx museum.

Projected Surface proposal (SITE_SPECIFIC or VIDEO_SCULPTURE)

adamlassy — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:45:20 +0000

I have been experimenting using dynamic surfaces to display flat images w/ Angela Chen. Using QR-like code libraries, which are often used to create Augmented Reality interfaces on computer monitors, we are using these codes as a simple way to establish the coordinates of multiple surfaces. Our physical interface would be white cubes. Based on their orientation to each other, a 2d projection of an object, associated with that geometry can be mapped to the blocks. An example using furniture:

Video Proposal #1

adamlassy — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:20:39 +0000

“Video Face”

Using my revolving projector platform coupled with a ceiling mounted camera, I am creating a new tracking interface that can detect presence in a 360 view around the projector, and have the projector immediately position itself to meet users.

This proposal is to create a rear projected screen whereby videos of faces will be projected onto it.

Video Sculpture midterm – “Pigeon Races”

adamlassy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:28:41 +0000

For the “future antique” project, Nathan Roth and I found an antique pigeon racing timer at a flea market.

Our goal was to digitally read the various interfaces to the timer: closing the device, turning the key, stamping the tape.

We used the small tape window as a surface to project onto. As users crank the key, video content is advanced. When the tape is stamped, the video content is changed.

Rest of You – Charting Input

adamlassy — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:42:21 +0000

Rest of You – Charting analog input

I made a small electrodes using two pennys soldered to wires. I attempted a basic experiment to see if I could create noticeable changes in the reading with visual input.

Using Java, I logged the analog input from the sensor while displaying a solid greyscale color that gradully pulsated. This lasts for a random period between 1 and 2 minutes. At that point the pattern changed to quickly flash an all white to all black pattern. The thought was that the quick change in visual stimuli would affect the meter.

Looking at the data (0,0 at the top left), we see a slow calming of the readings after an initial spike. At the point of pattern change we do notice a small spike, but a quick continuation w/ the previous calming trend.

NIME

adamlassy — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:00:42 +0000

A list of the ways music is used/listened to, as seen in new york:

While exercising
To distract oneself on the subway
Played live in the subway to earn money.
While walking around the city, to enjoy while zoning out.
Played live in a bar

The Future of Computational Cameras

adamlassy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:16:43 +0000

“Distributed 3-D Mapping”

My concept is to combine current or future 3D camera and visualization techniques w/ autonomous distributed nano robots. The autonomous “visual documenting” robots would be aware of each other, and work as a group to map an environment. The result would be a real time 3D model of an environment.

The potential applications could be:
- search and rescue
- exploration
- field scientific study

3D Imaging

Currently there are various laser techniques to create a map of an object or environment. Ideally, this would also include image analysis to gather data beyond just the geometry (material, color, lighting).

House of Cards Data Viewer

In the “House of Cards” video a few laser scanning technologies are used:
LIDAR to scan large landscapes and Geometric Informatics to scan close up

Nano Technology/Distributed robotics

The distributed bots/nanobots would always be aware of relative distances, and stitch together the constantly changing, real time environment. The high level of AI needed for the system would also dictate where more or less nanobots would be needed to capture the greatest amount of data.

“Robots in the RoboCup competition aren’t quite ready to compete against humans. But a group of scientists predicts that by 2050 they’ll build a team of fully autonomous humanoid robot soccer players that will do just that, and win the real World Cup.”

Using techniques like those of soccer playing robots, “visual documenting” robots would be aware of each other, and learn how to work in groups.

“Space Maker” – Resources

adamlassy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:51:43 +0000

Kelly Sears video:

“The Drift”

“Crucial Crystal”

“This Darkness”