Our Mechanical World

Detailed drawing

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photos of final model(2)

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photos of final model

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scenario of final model

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final model

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movie

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Descriptive statement of the structure

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This model is a kinetic roof structure in response to human action within the space, which demonstrate the interaction between the shoppers and the shopping environment.

The 39 rods hanging over the ceiling, diving into 3 rows, response to the shoppers walking inside the store. The rods move in a wave rhythm driven by sensors on the floor that detect the presence of a moving person. When a person is detected by any of the 5 sensors on the floor, the rods hanging above the person will move in a wave rhythm, which act as a kind of attraction inside the shop, as well as moving the air current in some point. When there are more people walking around the space, more sensors will be triggered at the same time which makes the rods to move in a faster speed.

This structure enables unengaged people within a space 'participate' in an embedded interaction inside a shopping environment.

final model - still making...

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Calculation of the degree of movement of the rod

The rods needs appox. 18cm of space in order not to crash
with one another. (in radical case)

But only 12cm is available for 3 rods, missing 6cm.
But we think that isn't problem as
1) the case is really rare.
2) The calculation also take the swing back motion of the rod into account.

reference

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another prototype

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model3

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model2

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model1

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Detailed drawing of the model

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The shape of the rod is still developing. Maybe there is no need for the fan-shape of the rod.
Regarding the number of the top 'sticks', we are thinking 3 or 6, which are operated by 3 motors.
The number of rods is still not sure, will carry out more prototype experiment to test with it.

Our final concept - Ceiling ventilation

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This concept is a wave-form ventilation system hanging on the ceiling. It can be applied in retail space(especially for furniture shops, such as IKEA) as a kind of attraction.

ted's model

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http://people.sd.polyu.edu.hk/07567720g/ted.MOV

Luyi's model

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http://people.sd.polyu.edu.hk/07567720g/luyi.MOV

Dominic's model

2008-01-16T00:52:00.000-08:00

http://people.sd.polyu.edu.hk/07567720g/dom.MOV

Testing

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Testing