The boundaries between the real world and the digital realm are slowly disappearing. At the forefront of this change is the concept of Flavonoids, which are small devices that translate your physical actions into digital data. What ensues is the creation of a bridge between real-life actions (1st life) and digital activity (2nd Life).
A Flavonoid is typically a three-axis accelerometer that assembles digital data by using sum-of-squares calculations. Physical activity is recorded and the calculations are time-stamped. The figures are then fed to a simple algorithm to record the final readings. The updates are done at specific time intervals.
With the help of a terminal interface, the settings can be modified to incorporate and read data, adjust recording intervals and thresholds, calibrate the device, set the time and date, and configure other diagnostics.
Flavonoids redefine electronic gaming as they link the real and digital worlds. They basically convert kinesthetic activity into digital life actions with the help of Internet-enabled kinesthetic sensors.
At the same time, this concept can be used to create online avatars - a concept similar to the conventional pedometer. Digital embodiments are quite useful for medical purposes too.
The version developed recently is the 7th prototype. With this advancement, the concept of Flavonoids has been taken to a whole new level of electronic embodiment. The 7th version integrates B&W and color LED/OLED display and includes small LiPo cells.
It also features a Bluetooth platform to offer connectivity to mobile phones for data upload. At this rate, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine a world a la Matrix in future.
Flavonoids Picture Gallery
Via: Nearfuturelaboratory
