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  • Date Created: 28 Jan 2015 12:39 PM Date Created
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Enchanted Objects Design Challenge - Detailed Information

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Background

The world is becoming fully of amazing technology the downside being that devices are starting to look the same, “black-glass slabs” of all sizes.  The near future involves the embedding of technology into re-imagined everyday objects, and rendering what was once ordinary into the “enchanted”. 


The Challenge

We would like to extend this concept into the revitalisation of old objects, appliances or furniture and turn them into “enchanted” ones, rendered so by the addition of the latest Internet of Things technology.

 

Examples of this include:

  1. A grandfather clock that responds to voice commands: e.g., one could approach it, say “Tell me the time in Sydney, Australia” and the hands would move to the appropriate setting.
  2. A barometer that taps into WiFi and changes its setting based upon the latest, most accurate weather forecast.
  3. An old fashioned desk lamp that will automatically switch itself on based upon information it receives via the internet such as the time when sunset is due to occur and adjusts its brightness as twilight approaches.
  4. A bookcase you can speak to and which will reply – so you can find the position of a book, and order a book you don’t have from an online retailer.  It also makes its catalogue available to the user via a mobile app.
  5. A mirror that looks back and responds to "Mirror, Mirror" commands – also, the glass could potentially be replaced with a screen that shows the individual in various outfits.
  6. A mixing bowl or pot which can assist you in preparing food – which uses a combination of sensors and internet connectivity which determines what steps to take and where you are in the preparation stages could make cooking an "enchanted" experience.


Role of Security

element14 believes that the Internet of Things may hit a roadblock: namely, the lack of secure communications between objects and individuals could lead to a situation in which data is being shared without explicit consent and exploited for malicious purposes.  Therefore any Internet of Things challenge we will undertake in the future will have a security aspect: we will want to see that appropriate security measures have been built into the solutions.  Bonus points will be given for clear demonstrations of this in the finished project.

 

Kit Provided

 

SAMA5D4 Xplained Ultra

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> See the full Kit list here

 

Assessment

The following criteria will be used in their analysis:

  • Accuracy: how well does the proposed solution register the information it is intended to assess?
  • Convenience: how easy it will be for non-technical personnel to use ? 
  • Cost: how much will it cost?  Is it cost effective?
  • Durability: for example, can it withstand everyday life and yet continue to function normally?

 

The solution which meets these four criteria the best will be the winner; in the case that if further improvements are yet required for it to be used in real life scenarios, we will may work with the winning engineer to develop it to fruition.

 

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago +7
    Here's an idea www.youtube.com/watch
  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago in reply to amgalbu

    Yes, the SAM board should be quite capable of doing what I need too and at the end of the day both the network part of the Yun and the SAM are both Linux based. The SAM also has I2C and GPIO capabilities.

    However for me the learning curve is a little higher for the SAM so I'm also holding off to wait for the Yun to turn up. It's also fractionally smaller which is important for me as I've a very small footprint to fit it into.

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  • amgalbu
    amgalbu over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    Hi Andy

    I don't know whether do start thinking about a completely new implementation based on Atmel board or to continue with yun

    Let's wait a couple of weeks and see what happens..

     

    cheers

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago in reply to amgalbu

    Ambrogio, it looks like we all are waiting on the Yun. I got a message from Christian that they will be sent thru from the USA as they stockpiled them before the challenge. No indication of a delivery date though.

     

    You can use the Uno for prototyping none network things but be aware that the Yun does not have a regulator like the Uno does so you'll eventually need a 5v regulated supply. I've got some mechanical things to test out and will be looking at the servos and RGB LED board but could really do with the Yun by the beginning of next week.

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  • amgalbu
    amgalbu over 10 years ago

    Hello

    I received the kit but it seems the Arduion Yun board is missing

    Is there an approximate delivery time?

     

    Regards

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago

    And one last source of interesting ideas

    http://gizmodo.com/15-insane-indie-game-controllers-for-even-crazier-games-1689808514

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago

    More inspiration

     

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    fvan over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    That's totally awesome! image

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    Workshopshed over 10 years ago

    Here's an idea

     

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  • doctorcdf
    doctorcdf over 10 years ago in reply to amgalbu

    Ambrogio -

     

    Not for this challenge.  Thanks.

     

    Best Regards, Christian

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  • amgalbu
    amgalbu over 10 years ago

    Is there a budget forfor this challenge?

    Thanks

     

    Ambrogio

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