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Academic

Design BA Thesis

Project

Wearable Computers

Context

The same way the Neolithic Revolution forever altered our diets, or the Third Industrial Revolution brought upon computers and the internet, Artificial Intelligence is sparking the next big change. Though this one could actually bring humanity closer to nature and health, not farther.

Challenge

Through an extensive interrogation of human flourishing, progress, social dynamics, game theory, and the evolution of computers, it became clear that rethinking the physical forms of daily devices can lead to a healthier and more present society, where people and computers act in concert with one another. This project offers a glimpse into the near future where computers are not addictive, where they don't force bad posture, and where they take into account human strengths as well as weaknesses while being contextually aware and helpful.

Solution

Ring, Amulet & Glasses are wearable contextual mixed reality computers that engage the full spectrum of human senses and enable natural, multimodal interaction with AI. These familiar objects were intentionally chosen and designed to replace smartphones and desktop computers. They function as three stages of immersion and offer a break from a screen-tied existence. All this enables what's most important and which has been slowly eroding over the past decade — genuine human connection.

2024

Cold-rolled and polished 316L stainless steel frame is treated with a DLC PVD coating to achieve a warm silver shade. The electronics are encrusted in a non-allergenic transparent BPA-free polymer.

Semi-silvered aluminum oxynitride dome protects and disguises the Camera, ToF and projector system.

The CNC-milled and polished grade 5 titanium creates an exceptionally strong and light frame. The lenses are precision cut sapphire crystals which are optically polished.

The glasses are designed to fold flat and the handcrafted leather charging case is meant to easily fit in a pocket.

The charging plank, the only stationary object in the system is materially different, to blend into the interior environment. It encourages the person, upon returning home, to set aside their wearable computers and be present with their family.

The 4 feet are CNC-milled from a solid piece of hinoki. They creating an air gap at the bottom for convection, while the stainless steel plate at the bottom increases thermal mass and helps dissipate heat from the electromagnetic coils inside the board.

Face accessories are an incredibly personal choice, therefore these glasses were designed to accommodate multiple styles of frames, nose pads and temples to fit close to all face shapes. Glasses silhouette closely follows the shape of the orbital bones and therefore covers 90% of the entire field of view of the human eye. Vision sensors are housed in the bridge of the frames to offer a centered POV.

Ultra-light and robust Grade 5 titanium serves as the frame for internal components and the aluminium oxynitride lenses. The mirror finish, as with every object in this system, is complemented by the elegantly crafted G3 surfaces, communicating form through reflection.

Face accessories are an incredibly personal choice, therefore these glasses were designed to accommodate multiple styles of frames, nose pads and temples to fit close to all face shapes. The Glasses' silhouette closely follows the shape of the orbital face bones and therefore covers 90% of the entire field of view of the human eye. Vision sensors are housed in the bridge of the frames to offer a centered POV.

"Amulet" is the second stage of immersion. It is a magnetic brooch & pendant system designed to be worn on clothing and the body. This tiny device is a fully functioning computer, yet is deliberately limited, thus giving the wearer a choice to be less immersed. The pin and clip attachments allow the Amulet to be worn on virtually any clothes.

A lamb is the promise of wool. Standing for unspoiled beginnings, in Christian art it’s the “Lamb of God,” and in folklore.

As these computers do not have traditional input devices, such as a screen, a keyboard and a mouse, they use the environment and the human body as input and with the help of AI, are able to be contextually aware. Gestures are a big part of the interaction with these computers.

Kadangi jie projektuoja vaizda i lesius, visa aplinka gali virsti interfeisu. Jie yra pilnavertis stacionaraus kompiuterio pakaitalas ir yra sukurti nukelti =mogy i flow state.

A lamb is the promise of wool. Standing for unspoiled beginnings, in Christian art it’s the “Lamb of God,” and in folklore.

Originally released in 1965, Impact was created by British designer Geoffrey Lee, who hand carved the initial font into metal. Its extreme x-cap height ratio, the short ascenders and descenders was the consequence of maximizing the usable area on metal typecasts.

The tools make the artist and define the art. A kitchen and its tools is a crucial part of the label, here standing in as a silver fork and a wooden ladle.