Sonification is the auditory representation of data to enhance their understanding. In this project we will develop an embedded sonification system for supporting sport swimmers to better perceive the hand-water interaction while swimming. Practically this project involves the development of a new body-worn sensor hard-/and software by combining already tested air pressure sensors and an Beaglebone-based embedded system platform Bela (see bela.io) which allows real-time sensor data processing and synthesis directly in SuperCollider3, a modern sound programming language which is highly suitable for sonification. We plan a water-proofed solution and to use the system as a wearable sonification system, using in-ear-phones to enable users to get interactive feedback while swimming freely in the University pool. However, tests can alternatively be done in an arm-sized mini pool.
Participants will learn – depending on individual interest – how to program sonifications, how to synthesize complex sound in real-time, howto create and program embedded systems and process real-time sensor data. It provides an opportunity to design interactive feedback in an application-driven research process in an interdiscipinary context between computer science (ambient intelligence) and sports psychology.
In case this would not find enough interest for a team project, this project proposal would be also offered (in reduced/modified form)
[ x ] as individual project
[ x ] as project for 2-3 students
- basic skills in sensor systems
- introduction to sound synthesis (nice to have)
- ambient interfaces (nice to have)
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39-M-Inf-GP Grundlagenprojekt Intelligente Systeme | Gruppenprojekt | Ungraded examination
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