Introducing distributed networks to designers: Development of an educational software tool and a methodology for its evaluation

Available connectivity in everyday objects has inspired design experts to develop methodologies for designing interactive environments - large-scale environments existing out of multiple embedded devices that interact with a user as if to be a single entity. The computer science community uses ad hoc distributed networks to accommodate scaling...

Visible Cities: Home in the City

A project that is exploring a public space in which digital media application leads to a collaboratively programmed and configured environment, pulsating public life in Rotterdam.

Call My Bag: A ubiquitous aid for snowboarders

Call My Bag is an innovation concept based on the use of ubiquitous technologies. The focus of this project is to assist snowboarders, to prevent and communicate injuries during the practice of snowboarding. The wearable device embedded in the snowboarders’ equipment aims to increase the security of such sportsmen through the enhancement of...

Persuasive technology to motivate elderly individuals to walk: A case study

The advent of context-aware technology enables new possibilities to stimulate physical exercise aimed at preventing age-related disabilities amongst an increasing elderly population. This study presents an innovative attempt to encourage seniors to walk by making them aware of their current physical activity levels. Our approach comprises an...