Pong Prom is the design that Ed Keeble developed for an art project with the goal of creating both a competitive and collaborative experience for two game players. The project uses the Lilypad Arduino platform, which is a microcontroller board design that controls game play, the display, and communication between devices. Embedded in the specially designed hoodies, at strategically located points, are patches of conductive fabric sewn on the shoulders, hips, and shirt cuffs which communicate with the Arduinos. The game paddle is controlled via an accelerometer attached at the back of the neck and activated by rocking back and forth with the participant’s partner as if slow-dancing.
Watch the video to see how the couple’s bodies are transformed into an interface to play the game of Pong.
Bodily Ping Pong
This Version is Played While You Slow-Dance
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Gaming - The trend of collaborative gaming allows for a more immersive and interactive gaming experience that brings people together.
2. Wearable Technology - The trend of wearable technology opens up new possibilities for integrating game controls into clothing and accessories.
3. Sensory Interfaces - The trend of sensory interfaces enables the use of body movements and gestures as a means of controlling and interacting with technology.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore new ways of engaging players through collaborative gaming experiences.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can incorporate wearable technology into clothing designs to enhance user experiences.
3. Technology - The technology industry can develop and refine sensory interfaces that enable innovative and immersive interactions with digital content.