Embedded Sci-fi Design
We designed an external patch-based interface to support individuals with sensory disabilities in regaining or enhancing their sensory experiences. This non-invasive patch, applied to the skin in strategic locations based on the specific impairment, uses neural interfaces to communicate with the nervous system, restoring sensory input. The interface includes a control panel and a Heads-Up Display (HUD), allowing users to monitor and customize their sensory settings in real-time. This solution offers a seamless way for people with sensory impairments to engage more fully with the world, making arts, culture, and daily interactions more accessible.
Situation
Sensory disabilities, which can affect hearing, sight, touch, and smell, create
significant challenges for individuals in
fully experiencing the world. People
with sensory impairments often seek
equal access to arts, culture, and
science, but their disabilities can limit
these experiences.
Task
Our goal was to design an intuitive and non- Invasive device that would help
individuals with sensory disabilities
regain or enhance sensory input. The
solution needed to be easily integrable
into daily life and capable of restoring a full sensory experience.
Action
We conceptualized an external patch-based interface that can be applied to
the skin at strategic locations, based on the individual’s specific sensory
impairment. This patch uses neural
interfaces to communicate with the
body’s nervous system, amplifying or
restoring sensory input. The software interface includes a control panel that
allows users to adjust sensory settings and provides feedback through a
Heads-Up Display (HUD), enabling
real-time monitoring and customization
of sensory enhancements.
Result
This external sensory patch offers
individuals with sensory disabilities a
seamless and non-invasive way to
regain control over their senses. By
integrating advanced neural interface
technology with an accessible,
user-friendly design, the patch
provides a transformative sensory
experience, enhancing accessibility to
the arts, culture, and daily interactions.
