PROJECT NAME: HIT ME!
NAME: Kaho Abe
CONCENTRATIONS: Physical Computing - Wearable Technologies - Game Design

project blog [here]
original presentation (Spring 2004) [here]
player waiver form [here]

As we become more and more dependant on technology as a means of communication, I believe our interaction is in danger of becoming limited. For example although convenient, web cams and instant messaging will never be as personal as face to face interaction. Let's face it, details such as body language and physical touch too often get lost through technology. HIT ME! is a 2 player game designed to promote face to face, "real world" interaction amongst not only the players, but also the spectators through the use of technology.

The game utilizes 2 wireless button and wireless camera-mounted hoods, a console housing receivers and Basic Stamp 2SX, a computer, a projector and screen. The object of the game is to hit the opponent's button and whoever has the highest number of hits in a limited amount of time is the winner. When a player hits the opponent's button, the camera on the player's head will take a snapshot of their opponent. The snapshot, the scores and the timer will be projected on to a large screen for everyone to observe.