PROJECT
Distant Beats
PROJECT DETAILS
Strangers in different places view a scene together remotely, with its visuals affected by their presence and heartbeats, allowing them to share emotions through the visuals.
WORK CATEGORY
Unity, UI/UX
ROLE
Creative Technologist
Software Engineer
YEAR
2021
TECHNOLOGIES
Python
Touchdesigner
Unity
Websockets
Arduino
CONCEPT
Two users' inputs from a heartbeat and ultrasonic sensor are fed onto a Heroku server, which are then transmitted to a Unity scene both can view, subtly affecting its visuals and mood (with each player’s inputs controlling an aspect of the visuals--the clouds and grass). Inspired by the disconnectedness of life during this pandemic, we hoped to provide a passive, meditative, and peaceful means of connection.
