https://jiwonjun.com Jiwon Jun Wed, 27 May 2020 22:02:16 +0000 https://jiwonjun.com en https://jiwonjun.com/Home Fri, 08 Sep 2017 03:43:59 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/Home Hi, I’m a multi-disciplinary designer and educator crafting human-centered experiences at the intersection of design and emerging technologies. My works investigate the user experience of 3D-printed artifacts, Virtual Reality, wearables, and digital products. https://jiwonjun.com/VR-Memory-Repository Wed, 27 May 2020 22:02:16 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/VR-Memory-Repository VR Memory RepositoryCompany: HP Labs (2018)Team: Jiwon Jun, Mary Baker, Eric Faggin, Kevin SmathersMy Role: concept development, VR experience design, 3D modeling, prototyping with UnityPanel &amp; Presentation: Art of Immersion at IEEE Games, Entertainment, and Media 2018 Interview: HP Labs Blog | HP Labs explores a new approach to immersive content creation and consumption <img width="1000" height="579" width_o="1000" height_o="579" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4a06e9776fedcfdf2ccd2fcc3046d438e3afe3281746d5fae57b22001cfdccc1/vr_assemblage_thmu21.jpg" data-mid="73211106" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4a06e9776fedcfdf2ccd2fcc3046d438e3afe3281746d5fae57b22001cfdccc1/vr_assemblage_thmu21.jpg" /> VR Memory Repository investigates an idea of building a spatial VR experience that a user can exhibit photos and 360° videos. Bringing personal content into a virtual space, it aims to create an immersive experience allowing a user to revisit memorable moments.&nbsp; <img width="678" height="181" width_o="678" height_o="181" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ea0bdc42b5594bdf8e8e6ad3e0ff83c4dd35785fefdbde5b119e684479b5f6da/vr_memory.png" data-mid="117877055" border="0" data-scale="91" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/678/i/ea0bdc42b5594bdf8e8e6ad3e0ff83c4dd35785fefdbde5b119e684479b5f6da/vr_memory.png" /> This project started from our interests in the VR experience produced based upon reality and a user’s own memory and life. Through brainstorming, we came up with the idea of the VR space that a user could import their photos and videos in and also export it by printing and sharing with others.&nbsp; <img width="2000" height="551" width_o="2000" height_o="551" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/263542d56d740fb3f8d485850e9136adf0a3af40de1c8e054fe836b371330b78/Inside-Out-2.jpg" data-mid="90089951" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/263542d56d740fb3f8d485850e9136adf0a3af40de1c8e054fe836b371330b78/Inside-Out-2.jpg" /> “Inside Out.” Walt Disney Pictures, 2016. The concept was also partially inspired by Disney’s film “Inside Out.” In the movie, Riley’s memories are saved in orbs-like objects and played like videos. We were interested in creating a virtual space that a user can see tangible references of memories and walk around them. Therefore, we created spherical spaces made of 360° videos, which allow a user to walk into them for watching replays.&nbsp; Experience PrototypeThe prototype demonstrates what the experience could look and feel like. In this VR experience, a user can navigate the room freely watching photos and videos. A photo the user is looking at is automatically selected by a sensor on HMD, and it can be printed by pressing a button on a controller. The spheres made of 360° videos intend to provide the user with a feeling to be immersed in the past moments, The project was presented at IEEE Games, Entertainment, and Media 2018, and featured on my&nbsp;interview with the public HP Labs blog published online.&nbsp; DesignI was in charge of designing space, 3D assets, and prototype experience. After going through a few iterations, the virtual space was designed with two rooms. Each room presents photos and 360° videos, and a user can freely navigate between the rooms. <img width="2077" height="1441" width_o="2077" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8f2362a1fe8f426f5f0b8eef65e4c8b0fde326107bc447d694f4506429d8d5ac/building_image.jpg" data-mid="90094559" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8f2362a1fe8f426f5f0b8eef65e4c8b0fde326107bc447d694f4506429d8d5ac/building_image.jpg" /> VR space design with two rooms&nbsp; <img width="3528" height="992" width_o="3528" height_o="992" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/206d47921999994b6717afbf6baacb8c563372335b0bc1ccf89edd4a7017acc9/top_image.jpg" data-mid="72838719" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/206d47921999994b6717afbf6baacb8c563372335b0bc1ccf89edd4a7017acc9/top_image.jpg" />Photo frames &amp; video orbs Printing Photos in VR<img width="1832" height="1272" width_o="1832" height_o="1272" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4739e539de73457c39c1dccd12ba083f6f62569fac80290c03ccc286e5acc927/storybards_2-copy.jpg" data-mid="90095730" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4739e539de73457c39c1dccd12ba083f6f62569fac80290c03ccc286e5acc927/storybards_2-copy.jpg" />Based on a head tracking sensor input from HMD, a photo that a user is seeing is automatically selected for printing. A user can simply press a button on a controller to print the photo via a connected printer.&nbsp; The initial idea was adding a print button onto the virtual picture frame. However, as it is not intuitive and efficient to point the small button with a controller, it was replaced with an automatic photo selection triggered by the HMD sensor.&nbsp; <img width="999" height="488" width_o="999" height_o="488" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/99c9e10aeece61a41cedf04bee52d2a044d6c124e2602e0f7493cee92eba9a63/02.jpg" data-mid="90620688" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/999/i/99c9e10aeece61a41cedf04bee52d2a044d6c124e2602e0f7493cee92eba9a63/02.jpg" />An automatically selected photo based on a user’s head position is highlighted. <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d4c444ecb11d852e018234867923fcc6607f63ae6959109718ad64617ce4f0c9/05.png" data-mid="90620447" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d4c444ecb11d852e018234867923fcc6607f63ae6959109718ad64617ce4f0c9/05.png" />The intinal idea using the print button on the picture frame Walking Into 360° Videos Round rugs are used as visual cuses to guide a user to walk into the 360° Video spheres. They were placed under the spheres, and a user can step onto the center of them to wach the videos being inside of it. This interface intends to allow the user to feel like revisiting the past moments played in the videos. 3D spatial audio effects are applied to the spheres, and a user can hear louder sounds from the sphers when getting closer to them. <img width="1548" height="1062" width_o="1548" height_o="1062" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2055ee1adb735be1f4ce1aac0fed0a462c9de78b7de77ab5109ec8f306ba3a1d/storybards_3-1-copy.jpg" data-mid="90095703" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2055ee1adb735be1f4ce1aac0fed0a462c9de78b7de77ab5109ec8f306ba3a1d/storybards_3-1-copy.jpg" /> Panel &amp; Presentation I had the honor to present the project as part of the “The Art of Immersion” panel at IEEE Games, Entertainment, and Media 2018 at NUI Galway, Ireland. <img width="2828" height="2101" width_o="2828" height_o="2101" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c4b269e887e03ccf4b7a4b5227013e2bd4be3b3e4828a1a7e73294e64b20f248/Dk0QVZUW0Ag16eI.jpeg" data-mid="90098038" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c4b269e887e03ccf4b7a4b5227013e2bd4be3b3e4828a1a7e73294e64b20f248/Dk0QVZUW0Ag16eI.jpeg" />Photo Credit: TechInnovate Twitter https://jiwonjun.com/VR-Assemblage Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:51:19 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/VR-Assemblage VR AssemblageCompany:&nbsp;HP Labs (2018 - 2019)Team: Jiwon Jun, Alex Thayer&nbsp; My Role: concept development, 3D-modeling, VR experience, prototyping with UnityLive Demo: HP Labs All Employee Meeting&nbsp; Interview: HP Labs Blog | HP Labs explores a new approach to immersive content creation and consumption VR Assemblage explores a VR application for an immersive and informational content sharing. According to studies (article 1, article 2), VR is effective in improving a user’s concentration and engagement levels. In particular, the spatial and three-dimensional aspects of VR enable a user to focus and memorize what they see better. This project intends to take an advantage of the benefits of VR and envisions its use case for educational purposes.&nbsp; <img width="629" height="259" width_o="629" height_o="259" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a21de3f0c136f4d6ec0b18767f4445f25890fcc0175e6ee339882741ac5ad197/Screen-Shot-2021-09-02-at-7.20.55-PM.png" data-mid="117980420" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/629/i/a21de3f0c136f4d6ec0b18767f4445f25890fcc0175e6ee339882741ac5ad197/Screen-Shot-2021-09-02-at-7.20.55-PM.png" />From 2D images to 3D media including 3D models and 3D scans, a VR space can be curated with various types of content. Expanding the previous work VR Memory Repository, this project investigates how might a user can present a collection of both 2D and 3D media in an immersive way. <img width="1000" height="579" width_o="1000" height_o="579" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/675196e3d73d36229473e27e0a361f2a6468ff172e02980b9623dc2923aa44d0/vr_assemblage_thmub1.jpg" data-mid="63619966" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/675196e3d73d36229473e27e0a361f2a6468ff172e02980b9623dc2923aa44d0/vr_assemblage_thmub1.jpg" />In order to explore the concept, the experience prototype was made to showcase our team’s projects as an example. In this virtual space, a user can see photos of our projects and also 3D models created for 3D-printing. Detailed information of the 3D model is displayed next to the models. <img width="1920" height="1020" width_o="1920" height_o="1020" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/105d01d25d1179981034070879a9aaeaa0b237fb58e991e7cc1054b6fcf48603/vlcsnap-2018-11-25-22h25m33s016.png" data-mid="73003551" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/105d01d25d1179981034070879a9aaeaa0b237fb58e991e7cc1054b6fcf48603/vlcsnap-2018-11-25-22h25m33s016.png" />Also, a user can grab the 3D models and look into it more closely. This allows the user to get a sense of the real scale of the models and simulate assembly of the parts. Photos of the 3D-printed parts are hung on the wall, and it helps the user understand what the 3D-printed versions of the models look like in reality. <img width="3840" height="1020" width_o="3840" height_o="1020" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/55498f8f6db844966f5e4d4162884d952dbf724487545e556a156df64ea34e48/3dscan.jpg" data-mid="118032245" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/55498f8f6db844966f5e4d4162884d952dbf724487545e556a156df64ea34e48/3dscan.jpg" /> Real objects can be brought into the space using a 3D scanner. Consumer 3D scanners like HP Z 3D Camera allow a user to bring a real artifact to a virtual space, and it benefits the user to present the objects as reference in addition to virtual models.&nbsp; <img width="2560" height="717" width_o="2560" height_o="717" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eb21d1d1e76adfb7575175f3c794986e66204969b5b9b905d1db51fff6c320d2/vr_class.jpg" data-mid="117885661" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eb21d1d1e76adfb7575175f3c794986e66204969b5b9b905d1db51fff6c320d2/vr_class.jpg" /> We imagine that this idea can be broadened to virtual classrooms and portfolios. For example, a VR classroom created with both 2D and 3D content could enhance student’s engagement and understanding of a certain subject matter.&nbsp; Also, designers could use the virtual space to showcase their digital creations more immersively and seamlessly beyond a limitation of 2D screens. Demo &amp; Interview This work was demonstrated on live at HP All Employee Meeting and featured in&nbsp;my interview on HP Labs blog.&nbsp; <img width="1234" height="801" width_o="1234" height_o="801" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2d3392ffdfdda1a756ddb8f2c1ecdc2fb31ab6db2725b12009c294956d6af54f/Capture_vr.PNG" data-mid="138229170" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2d3392ffdfdda1a756ddb8f2c1ecdc2fb31ab6db2725b12009c294956d6af54f/Capture_vr.PNG" /> https://jiwonjun.com/3D-Printed-Drone-Shells Sat, 11 Jan 2020 23:13:24 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/3D-Printed-Drone-Shells 3D-Printed Drone ShellsCompany: HP Labs (2019) Team: Jiwon Jun (HP), Tico Ballagas (HP), Matěj Karásek (TU Delft), Rick Ruijsink (TU Delft)My Role: 3D design &amp; modeling, managing production of 3D-printed parts <img width="4971" height="3712" width_o="4971" height_o="3712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/74153872d1731242d63b692e60e75b1366834fda884b8a52725a0f88f32f21a0/DSC_2176.jpg" data-mid="73200513" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/74153872d1731242d63b692e60e75b1366834fda884b8a52725a0f88f32f21a0/DSC_2176.jpg" /> Photo credit: Flapper Drones The Flapper Drones are bio-inspired flying robots invented by TU Delft Aerospace Engineering team in the Netherlands. It has four wings like a dragonfly, and it can fly by flapping the wings 12 times per second. We collaborated with the TU Delft team to apply HP’s Jet Fusion 3D-printing technology to make the robot more expressive and robust.&nbsp; The main challenge in designing and printing the shells was to balance aesthetics and functionality. The total weight of the shells had to be lighter than 10g, and a 3D-printed anchoring mechanism needed to be incorporated for installation. [Design] We created hummingbird-inspired shells meeting those requirements through multiple rounds of design iterations and test prints. In order to make the structure light and LED lights see-through, the perforated design and extremely thin thickness were applied to the shells. The feather-like elements were added to the bottom and top, which flutter as the robot flaps its wings to make the robot more expressive and interactive. <img width="948" height="640" width_o="948" height_o="640" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b47042697c9561f28d579cea2479351be6d43f6998a9a97acc11bbb4d483550d/bird_3.jpg" data-mid="117816818" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/948/i/b47042697c9561f28d579cea2479351be6d43f6998a9a97acc11bbb4d483550d/bird_3.jpg" /> [Installation] Snap-fit clips with a living hinge anchoring mechanism were applied to the shells to make them be easily installed and removed from the robot body. The shells were printed in PA12 on MJF 5200 series printer, and the robots equipped with the shells successfully made flights.&nbsp; <img width="5568" height="3712" width_o="5568" height_o="3712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/108d31b7d00bb07225857f5666fc309231b863b5974f23d259a5661be887b21c/DSC_2185.jpg" data-mid="73200519" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/108d31b7d00bb07225857f5666fc309231b863b5974f23d259a5661be887b21c/DSC_2185.jpg" /> <img width="1260" height="886" width_o="1260" height_o="886" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ef1e9b7a7ee3d2955ea2210ea67b2068f3fb36afb06aa476c083084e9c4f77b0/Nimble_Plus_in_flight_black.png" data-mid="73200528" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ef1e9b7a7ee3d2955ea2210ea67b2068f3fb36afb06aa476c083084e9c4f77b0/Nimble_Plus_in_flight_black.png" /> <img width="5568" height="3712" width_o="5568" height_o="3712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61af71bd4e000d13d4a6edc5cc20e44fcc9ade9ee4c71df993974034e7614793/DSC_2267.jpg" data-mid="73200524" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/61af71bd4e000d13d4a6edc5cc20e44fcc9ade9ee4c71df993974034e7614793/DSC_2267.jpg" /> [Robots in Action] &nbsp; https://jiwonjun.com/Design-for-3D-printing Sun, 15 Sep 2019 04:25:55 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/Design-for-3D-printing 1. HP MJF Design Guide &amp; Experiments Company: HP Labs (2017 - 2019) My Role: visual design,&nbsp;3D modeling, documentation One of my works at HP Labs was to explore possible 3D-printed designs for HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers. Combining 2D and 3D design skills and processes, various experimental design examples such as paper-like media, origami, and living hinge structures were created for the explorations. A design guide for the experimental examples was published in the online HP MJF Hand Book distributed on the HP website.&nbsp; <img width="1783" height="1096" width_o="1783" height_o="1096" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/844477d2d8c71c911136028770a7f8430421973743d0c64d68928fee743e1f61/book2.jpg" data-mid="117966525" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/844477d2d8c71c911136028770a7f8430421973743d0c64d68928fee743e1f61/book2.jpg" />The living hinge design guide for the&nbsp;“Online HP MJF Hand Book”(you can dowload it from menu &gt; Innovative designs &gt; Hinge design) <img width="4592" height="2584" width_o="4592" height_o="2584" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/59ef6b5e3ccbcb9c14503d324095fd92af76af69d95f4455ad6a3f29836bfe77/P1230502.JPG" data-mid="117894706" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/59ef6b5e3ccbcb9c14503d324095fd92af76af69d95f4455ad6a3f29836bfe77/P1230502.JPG" /> <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b565852dd37b99f7c2393c44935ff77d1a37f734475ac8c29af8f98f30431b0e/P1230896_c.jpg" data-mid="148168702" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b565852dd37b99f7c2393c44935ff77d1a37f734475ac8c29af8f98f30431b0e/P1230896_c.jpg" /> 2.5D typography (printed in PA12, dyed black) <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/600e0a357d43716913b6849e37eb0293656d381812d864feb69894fb85840b74/P1230815_c.jpg" data-mid="117894992" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/600e0a357d43716913b6849e37eb0293656d381812d864feb69894fb85840b74/P1230815_c.jpg" /> Christmas cards with interlocked / moving elements (printed in PA12, dyed black and purple) <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/83f37a1bcea6779153eb0512c856c03f73894fcfc5c8b3a0800c47cb06787bdc/P1230858_c.jpg" data-mid="148168701" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/83f37a1bcea6779153eb0512c856c03f73894fcfc5c8b3a0800c47cb06787bdc/P1230858_c.jpg" />Business card &amp; box (printed in PA12, dyed black)<img width="2400" height="450" width_o="2400" height_o="450" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5f1a9f51786b6dc1182b536af075ec4226ea0da8577fbf5f9593cf25fc680887/2d.jpg" data-mid="117813941" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5f1a9f51786b6dc1182b536af075ec4226ea0da8577fbf5f9593cf25fc680887/2d.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="188" width_o="1000" height_o="188" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/456e6d8d333f8e27e5ae7d8af101a81f09098e5d7549fa7b01e16baaee308e12/3d.jpg" data-mid="117813940" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/456e6d8d333f8e27e5ae7d8af101a81f09098e5d7549fa7b01e16baaee308e12/3d.jpg" /><img width="1000" height="282" width_o="1000" height_o="282" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bdb9a3c03d694ce95c19b0e0e906563f6f7295cd34d2b493cb800a0d812ed123/tube.jpg" data-mid="117814048" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bdb9a3c03d694ce95c19b0e0e906563f6f7295cd34d2b493cb800a0d812ed123/tube.jpg" /> Paper-thin flexible 3D-printed parts (printed in PA12) <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f1900b90e5b385da13299318b38b176a48fd4af0c5a21d8de0606b3e795cfe7e/P1230644_c.jpg" data-mid="148168700" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f1900b90e5b385da13299318b38b176a48fd4af0c5a21d8de0606b3e795cfe7e/P1230644_c.jpg" /> Foldable package (printed in PA12) <img width="1047" height="707" width_o="1047" height_o="707" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cfa1bcdaf007d3a903db5f9577e4ee3bc29adc882eb37463c734471ec9363d86/lampshade_normal-1.png" data-mid="147892551" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cfa1bcdaf007d3a903db5f9577e4ee3bc29adc882eb37463c734471ec9363d86/lampshade_normal-1.png" /> Lampshade (printed in PA12, dyed black) <img width="1024" height="660" width_o="1024" height_o="660" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5ddb85ff8216204e5ede9ab127b2364af2a4555ce66a63c820ac8be8874c0e57/IMG_0170_c.jpg" data-mid="148168595" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5ddb85ff8216204e5ede9ab127b2364af2a4555ce66a63c820ac8be8874c0e57/IMG_0170_c.jpg" /> Interlocked fabric-like structure (printed in PA12, dyed black) <img width="1024" height="627" width_o="1024" height_o="627" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/778e3ce6d90c0a9eedc1b7598519fcc9f3eebbf1974730094323ce05e4f87c98/IMG_0175_c.jpg" data-mid="148168596" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/778e3ce6d90c0a9eedc1b7598519fcc9f3eebbf1974730094323ce05e4f87c98/IMG_0175_c.jpg" /> 2.5D texture (printed in TPU) <img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1be93455901681df7271e39931ab52d8a14a67d2b181dbadb3790e1a3944bd6b/Jiwon_plaques.jpg" data-mid="148168597" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/1be93455901681df7271e39931ab52d8a14a67d2b181dbadb3790e1a3944bd6b/Jiwon_plaques.jpg" />Custom designed plaque (printed in color) 2. 3D Metamaterial Structures&nbsp; Company: HP Labs (2019) Team: Jiwon Jun (HP), Alexa Siu (PhD, Stanford University) My Role: Project lead, 3D modeling Conference: Symposium of Computational Fabrication 2019 (Demo /&nbsp;Abstract) Article: Innovation Journal (Issue 11: Winter 2018) magazine AbstractStretchable and reconfigurable metamaterials have recently attracted attention. These materials can be engineered to exploit motion, deformation, and mechanical energy to achieve particular physical behaviors. Although several of these concepts have been explored through simulations in idealized systems, 3D-printing the metamaterial structures is still a challenge due to its complex geometry and difficulties in achieving desired mechanical properties of the parts by controlling various factors in the printing process (e.g. material and print orientation). In this work we focus on fabricating these structures at a macro level specifically using HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 4200 printer with Nylon PA12 material. We describe the process of translating the proposed patterns for successful realization into 3D printed parts. (Please see the full abstract here) [Design] <img width="1984" height="1340" width_o="1984" height_o="1340" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dc22117a98b6b571183d895280479e604717b7718d5c33737711750c2ecdde00/miura_ori_image_only.jpg" data-mid="50614882" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dc22117a98b6b571183d895280479e604717b7718d5c33737711750c2ecdde00/miura_ori_image_only.jpg" /> This is a flexible 3D-printed PA12 part inspired by the&nbsp;Miura-Ori fold. Due to its geometry and thin walls, it is partially compressible and stretchable by hand. It was demonstrated at the Symposium of Computational Fabrication 2019 as part of the project “An Exploration of 3D-Printed Metamaterial Structures” (J. W. Jun, A. F. Siu. 2019).&nbsp; Mirua-ori fold 3D model <img width="1717" height="1319" width_o="1717" height_o="1319" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cfd42f99e310cd8e1625d2683728b9cfa39f05f54d34a116cc3ce784f6ae5b4e/origami_z.jpg" data-mid="74196207" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cfd42f99e310cd8e1625d2683728b9cfa39f05f54d34a116cc3ce784f6ae5b4e/origami_z.jpg" /> The part is thinner than 1mm, and the folds function as living hinges <img width="535" height="435" width_o="535" height_o="435" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/137f66d2dbf7cb1b225dc7af5f28fa77b93eaa1a92fd7b98d4664fccdf64b4b2/Picture1.jpg" data-mid="74196210" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/535/i/137f66d2dbf7cb1b225dc7af5f28fa77b93eaa1a92fd7b98d4664fccdf64b4b2/Picture1.jpg" /> The part is semi-flexible and can be rolled by hand [Article]Featured on&nbsp;Innovation Journal (Issue 11: Winter 2018) magazine.&nbsp; <img width="1239" height="799" width_o="1239" height_o="799" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/634b709fd0dfb63fa97fd58d480b4faa216e0761d6fb6fac07f68b98d2e8845c/Capture_stroke.jpg" data-mid="74196957" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/634b709fd0dfb63fa97fd58d480b4faa216e0761d6fb6fac07f68b98d2e8845c/Capture_stroke.jpg" /> https://jiwonjun.com/Planetary-Ceramic-Molds Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:18:35 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/Planetary-Ceramic-Molds Planetary Ceramic Molds Company: HP Labs (2019) Team: Jiwon Jun, Eric Faggin My Role: project lead, 3D modeling, pottery making <img width="4592" height="2584" width_o="4592" height_o="2584" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4b7913e25a683ea972868a15aedb913962f6da59b79872530f91b678dd12e422/P1240436_c.jpg" data-mid="147739365" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4b7913e25a683ea972868a15aedb913962f6da59b79872530f91b678dd12e422/P1240436_c.jpg" /> NASA has released free 3D printable STL files online, including the models of asteroids and craters on Mars and the moon. This was a side project in the lab to explore an application of 3D-printing for creating art-making tools using the 3D data from NASA. &nbsp; <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ce8ddc1645561d8a8fe913231bd3742bea57e8e78747459aa544f4ec46a6a01f/maxresdefault.jpeg" data-mid="148172697" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ce8ddc1645561d8a8fe913231bd3742bea57e8e78747459aa544f4ec46a6a01f/maxresdefault.jpeg" /> Throwing a bowl in a bisque mold (source:&nbsp;ceramicartsnetwork.org) In pottery making, molds and stamps are used to imprint patterns in clay or shape clay into a particular three dimensional shape. We were interested in creating a series of custom pottery making tools to use the topographical 3D models of Mars and Moon for the creative practice.<img width="856" height="321" width_o="856" height_o="321" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f4eebbae7ac0cccb319e46aa533f889465f6fd56756b141af6b9d357b4a0e00c/3dscan.jpg" data-mid="147889745" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/856/i/f4eebbae7ac0cccb319e46aa533f889465f6fd56756b141af6b9d357b4a0e00c/3dscan.jpg" />Left: Spirit Landing Site on Mars / Right: Linné crater on Moon Our goal was to incorporate the topography into ceramics as negative space for bowls and three dimensional decoration for tiles. We modified the 3D models of Spirit landing site, Linné crater, and Gale crater from NASA’s website and designed custom stamps and molds with them. The tools printed in PA12 on MJF 4200 printer were used for making ceramic bowl, dish, and tiles at a pottery studio located in San Jose. 3D model of custom pottery stamp made with the Spirit Landing Site topography <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a25f0e78bd37a4fbccfd1eb05d1a9b90a8bb6253c5eb19a17043fafbf6470c5a/P1240138_rs.jpg" data-mid="147739407" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a25f0e78bd37a4fbccfd1eb05d1a9b90a8bb6253c5eb19a17043fafbf6470c5a/P1240138_rs.jpg" /> The Martian topography imprinted on clay <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a9da1e4c75328ceda17815d03533725c4583707c2ca25a90156e45ad47699692/P1240178_rs.jpg" data-mid="147889876" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a9da1e4c75328ceda17815d03533725c4583707c2ca25a90156e45ad47699692/P1240178_rs.jpg" /> Wheel throwing work to trim the clay 3D model of custom pottery stamp made withthe lunar Linné crater topography<img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/44ed119a863c4c39765e071675e8939261196136baa37b1b86e00d21f89ed9d0/P1240186_RS.jpg" data-mid="147739410" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/44ed119a863c4c39765e071675e8939261196136baa37b1b86e00d21f89ed9d0/P1240186_RS.jpg" /> The lunar crater imprinted on a wheel-thrown bowl <img width="4592" height="2584" width_o="4592" height_o="2584" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7e673d2e5e4adb6920bc533ac1193891a8f783afc46d99fb6d7df6a1f7bee47c/P1240230.JPG" data-mid="147889878" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7e673d2e5e4adb6920bc533ac1193891a8f783afc46d99fb6d7df6a1f7bee47c/P1240230.JPG" /> Glazing the fired dish <img width="4592" height="2584" width_o="4592" height_o="2584" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/759f2d78d9fcc711e890c5b7d8321f969bc3305d5c22e7eecd9cb5b0a0b55bc1/P1240360_c.jpg" data-mid="147889882" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/759f2d78d9fcc711e890c5b7d8321f969bc3305d5c22e7eecd9cb5b0a0b55bc1/P1240360_c.jpg" /> Final outcomes: White bowl (lunar Linné crater) Black and blue dishes (Martian Spirit landing site) White tiles (Martian Gale crater / designed by Eric Faggin) https://jiwonjun.com/Kinetic-Adornments Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:04:46 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/Kinetic-Adornments Kinetic AdornmentsCompany:&nbsp;HP Labs (2018 - 2019)Team:&nbsp;Jiwon Jun, Alex Ju, Andrew E Fitzhugh My Role: Research, 3D Design &amp; Modeling, Fabrication of the Butterfly Brooch, User Study PlanningExhibition: “Non-Stick Nostalgia: Y2K Retrofuturism in Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York&nbsp; Demonstration: RISE conference 2017 <img width="1000" height="579" width_o="1000" height_o="579" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7f4fbc0471599b9eb2975d25c66c34f1e5e8c9ea467d43fde2372c4d46f66a1d/ka_thumb3.jpg" data-mid="63621939" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7f4fbc0471599b9eb2975d25c66c34f1e5e8c9ea467d43fde2372c4d46f66a1d/ka_thumb3.jpg" /> Color 3D-printed butterfly brooch (Photo Credit: Jenna Bascom) Kinetic Adornments is an exploratory research project investigating alternative aesthetics and interactions of wearables that might be enabled by 3D-printing in near future. As 3D printing offers new ways to fabricate and customize body-worn objects, we aimed to explore a possible application of HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technologies in that space. For the research, we interviewed people wearing jewelry on a daily basis and demonstrated to them a set of&nbsp; 3D-printed kinetic wearable prototypes we designed as probes for asking questions about the potential function as wearable devices without revealing any information about it.&nbsp; The prototypes were exhibited at the Non-Stick Nostalgia: Y2K Retrofuturism in Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. Background<img width="2000" height="436" width_o="2000" height_o="436" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cdbd04b3b7df1f0210e98c0c7fb1566ff0f365aa96096e727e0b201989596782/jewel.jpg" data-mid="90330070" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cdbd04b3b7df1f0210e98c0c7fb1566ff0f365aa96096e727e0b201989596782/jewel.jpg" /> Jewelry has a long history as one form of body adornments that allows a wearer to express identity and personality. From a wedding ring to a statement necklace, jewelry carries various meanings based on its form and material and it supports wearer's emotional and aesthetic needs. Observing that a wearable device is one type of body-worn object that could be understood as jewelry in social interactions, we took it as a reference for alternative forms and interactions of 3D-printed wearable devices.&nbsp; User StudyIn the research, we conducted in-depth interviews with nine individuals from diverse backgrounds, about their relationship with their favorite non-metal jewelry. We specifically indicated non-metal jewelry. In a previous study, where we interviewed jewelry wearables more generally, participants mostly brought in simple, sentimental metal jewelry they had received as gifts, but given we were working with plastic 3D printing we wanted to focus on the non-metal domain. We were more interested in what individuals choose for themselves, as part of their self-expression. The participants were asked to bring their favorite non-metal jewelry in the interview, and we asked them questions about it to build an understanding of their relationship with that jewelry and motivations to wear it. Then, the prototypes exhibited here, which are created with 3D printed parts from MJF color test bed and electronics were presented to them. The butterfly brooch prototype made with 3D-printed parts and electronics. It flaps its wings when turned on. Without revealing that these pieces are 3D-printed, we guided a conversation around potentially augmenting their existing jewelry or customizing new wearables like these. We asked them the first impressions of it and also to imagine if their jewelry could move in ways similar to how our prototypes move. What would they want the movement to mean? Would they still consider it jewelry? How would the relationship differ? We deliberately chose to design these pieces to encompass a range of different forms and visual styles, increasing the chances that a participant might feel a connection with one of them. The necklace with a rotating ball and blue chains is meant to be subtle and neutral, while the spinning pendant is designed to be more playful in addition to the butterfly brooch demonstrating vibrant characteristics with flapping wings.&nbsp; The kinetic elements are applied to the prototypes to provoke participants’ imagination on its potential function during the interview. We were also inspired by contemporary art jewelers like Vernon Reed who incorporated electronics into jewelry in the 80s and 90s. Although most of the hype has come from the wearable technology side to miniaturize device and make it look casual on the human body, we strongly wanted to craft not only futuristic, but also meaningful, personal, and fun pieces with 3D-printing. Exhibition This work was exhibited at “Non-Stick Nostalgia: Y2K Retrofuturism in Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition (2019),” Museum of Arts and Design in New York. <img width="1333" height="2000" width_o="1333" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/06e763ac6cdabc2138487e9d0ad7ca50872972b31749ce429ccc3a2daede85f4/KA_04.jpg" data-mid="48794633" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/06e763ac6cdabc2138487e9d0ad7ca50872972b31749ce429ccc3a2daede85f4/KA_04.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="1500" width_o="1000" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d4be7694598e44a180375b3c8672ac0384744ce40fb8707a492c348bcdf6b98a/KA_01.jpg" data-mid="48375395" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d4be7694598e44a180375b3c8672ac0384744ce40fb8707a492c348bcdf6b98a/KA_01.jpg" />Photo Credit: Jenna Bascom Live Demo Mirjana Spasojevic (former head of Immersive Experiences Lab, HP) at RISE 2017 conference https://jiwonjun.com/Jetty Sat, 02 Dec 2017 08:55:43 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/Jetty JettyCompany:&nbsp;HP Labs (2016)Team:&nbsp;Alex Thayer, Hiroshi Horii, Jishang Wei, Jiwon Jun, Kevin Smathers. My Role:&nbsp;Concept development, design &amp; fabrication of early prototype, visual design, video production.ArticleInnovation Journal | Co-authored | &nbsp;The HP Immersive Experiences Lab Jetty story &nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="2000" height="1297" width_o="2000" height_o="1297" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d6999d93ed9ed60780383ce6226144a979e9b224e1511a4059a36a897992c5a3/08_s.jpg" data-mid="48335727" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d6999d93ed9ed60780383ce6226144a979e9b224e1511a4059a36a897992c5a3/08_s.jpg" /> Jetty is a research project exploring an evocative device to bring dispersed family members together. Combining 3D print and IoT technologies, Jetty offers the potential to create an emotional connection between people over a distance. Jetty displays a 3D printed house of an absent family member and projects real-time weather imagery around it. When the person is home, the house glows to indicate their presence. With an elegantly simple design, Jetty aims to foster a feeling of connectedness between people, encouraging them to get in touch more often.Background Building a healthy relationship is one of the essential conditions for happiness, and strong bonds with family members play a particularly significant role in our emotional stability. However, maintaining the quality and frequency of connection is challenging when family members live apart from one another. A variety of technologies exist that families could use to address this issue, such as phone call, instant messenger, and video chat. Those technologies provide people with means to communicate with each other, but do not necessarily support an emotional connection over distance. <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/05ef7a95b09e6d1a2d430a221044ede4eca33e0b3eb870ec42629ef4adff2e9a/02_b_s.jpg" data-mid="48335721" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/05ef7a95b09e6d1a2d430a221044ede4eca33e0b3eb870ec42629ef4adff2e9a/02_b_s.jpg" />The Project Jetty takes a different approach to the challenge by helping people feel connected without actually being connected. The device we propose does not offer a way to interact or communicate through its interface; instead, it aims to create a lightweight and seamless link between two parties based on the real time weather and presence information. The tangible representation of residence and immersive display of information give awareness to a viewer of the other person. People can communicate around their Jetty devices using their preferred means of getting in touch. The weather and presence information compels a user to consider how the other person is doing and also could function as a conversation starter in case of contact. <img width="1949" height="625" width_o="1949" height_o="625" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8beb5fccdf5b3f2ebbe90aacf1dfa50ee66b51693ef798dc3e15872a05475341/jetty_diagram_n.jpg" data-mid="48335730" border="0" alt="How Jetty evokes an emotional connection between dispersed family members" data-caption="How Jetty evokes an emotional connection between dispersed family members" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8beb5fccdf5b3f2ebbe90aacf1dfa50ee66b51693ef798dc3e15872a05475341/jetty_diagram_n.jpg" />Brainstorming<img width="1734" height="740" width_o="1734" height_o="740" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a2ec0387b637b4f68fd2200a1fcea25640ac22b88f8f801bafa53cd1efd74947/brainstorming-copy.jpg" data-mid="48335723" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a2ec0387b637b4f68fd2200a1fcea25640ac22b88f8f801bafa53cd1efd74947/brainstorming-copy.jpg" /> The idea of Jetty was developed from Design Thinking workshops our team was attending. While we had discussions, I brought up a question “How can we help people feel connected without being connected?” and another team member responded to it by making a ‘snowglobe’ like object with papers, imagined to show other family member’s house and weather around it. That idea was quickly turned into a tangible device through hands-on prototyping and experiments.&nbsp; Development of Prototype <img width="2000" height="1126" width_o="2000" height_o="1126" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3133f5fa05e049fb82c64ac1498b1fb3082bb73d9d6281d2500c14c70818940e/P1050009_s.jpg" data-mid="48335722" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3133f5fa05e049fb82c64ac1498b1fb3082bb73d9d6281d2500c14c70818940e/P1050009_s.jpg" />This is a low-fi prototype of the ‘snowglobe’ idea, I made with foam boards, plexiglass, and tablet referring to a classic optical illusion technique called&nbsp; Pepper’s Ghost. The reflection of the tablet screen creates a hologram-like weather effect in the pyramid dome made of plexiglass. A light is installed in the house to represent the presence of the person at home.&nbsp; <img width="2000" height="1334" width_o="2000" height_o="1334" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/286f73adfd30e1880c0b841d0bce91edea68c20892f8eb4e9bb57936748d6cb2/05_S.jpg" data-mid="48335729" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/286f73adfd30e1880c0b841d0bce91edea68c20892f8eb4e9bb57936748d6cb2/05_S.jpg" /> Going through several rounds of design iterations, the model was developed into a working prototype for a field study with families in the Bay Area. In order to provide a personalized experience for each participant, prototypes were customized with 3D-printed house models to represent the participants’ real residence and location. Also, IoT devices were integrated with the prototype to make the presence indicator function accurately during the study. Each Jetty device was connected to a smart home hub at each participant’s house; presence information of paired family members was drawn from the arrival sensors that they carried on their keychains. Weather App &amp; Motion Design <img width="2000" height="561" width_o="2000" height_o="561" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eaf2e707f4da035ad8453021363a6ba05b29be713d3e877031d2e06eb53c93ac/Untitled-5.jpg" data-mid="90293901" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eaf2e707f4da035ad8453021363a6ba05b29be713d3e877031d2e06eb53c93ac/Untitled-5.jpg" /> The Final version of the weather app (left: Partly Cloudy weather, right: claer night sky)The weather application was designed to display temperature, weather conditions, and location information. Due to the Pepper’s Ghost set up using a plexiglass, it creates a holographic effect around the 3D-printed house model.&nbsp;The app doesn’t offer any interface or controller, but allows users to see what’s happening around the person remotely connected to it.&nbsp; <img width="1160" height="495" width_o="1160" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5676bb2b82d6d600010a0606e2eafabf98696920bbbbff9a1546e14de7d73ffb/weathers.png" data-mid="90275801" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5676bb2b82d6d600010a0606e2eafabf98696920bbbbff9a1546e14de7d73ffb/weathers.png" />Motion graphic designs describing different weather conditions in day and night modes User Study In the field study with 10 families in the Bay Area, all participants reported that Jetty led them to feel closer to each other after living with it for a full week. The participants consisted of older parents and their adult children (5 pairs in total), all of whom were living apart from one another. One of the young adult participants said that “I felt very connected and safe when I saw her light on,” and one aging user noted that Jetty kept her “mind organized” by helping her coordinate picking up her grandchildren for babysitting. Also, the participants commonly stated that Jetty prompted them to have more conversations via phone call and text with each other than before. Throughout the study, we confirmed that Jetty successfully achieved our design intent: to enhance an emotional connection between family members in addition to providing useful supports for their mental well-being.&nbsp; Video ProductionIn order to introduce the project externally, I produced this video (Music by Eric Faggin.) It has been featured on HP’s official Youtube account. Demonstration The prototype was showcased at Customer Welcome Center at HP’s headquarter office in Palo Alto. <img width="2000" height="1129" width_o="2000" height_o="1129" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e8abf8321d61a1ab78576d577025aa3c1f6da6aa82dc9fe3c7f27e8b0eee1c36/IMG_1718_s_s.jpg" data-mid="48335726" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e8abf8321d61a1ab78576d577025aa3c1f6da6aa82dc9fe3c7f27e8b0eee1c36/IMG_1718_s_s.jpg" /> https://jiwonjun.com/Plant-Like-Robots Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:24:29 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/Plant-Like-Robots Plant-Like RobotsProject: MFA Thesis, Art Center College of Design&nbsp;(2014 - 2015) Design Execution:&nbsp;Research, Design, Prototyping, Film ProductionCredit:&nbsp;3D Unity technologists - Jung Won Hong, Nan Tas | Thesis advisors - Elise Co, Ben Hooker | Actor - Nicholas KrallAward: Winner, SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards 2016Conference &amp; Exhibition: 3rd Biennale of Research Through Design 2017, National Museum of Scotland, UK The project explores an alternative view towards human-robot interaction by imagining robots that take on vegetal characteristics. Reinterpreting plants’ interdependent way of living, the project envisions robots that are dispersed through the environment like the seeds of plants. The robots cling to moving objects, animals, and humans by using its tiny barbs and magnetism. Moving along with its vehicle, it senses the environmental data in the surroundings and maps them to its geolocation. These visualized data can be used to map climate data on a micro scale.&nbsp; PublicationsWon Jun. 2017. ‘Plant-Like Robots’. In: Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Research Through Design Conference, 22-24 March 2017, Edinburgh, UK, Article 32, pp. 501-517.Jun, Ji Won. "Plant-like robots." Visual Thinking Gallery, ACM Interactions Magazine 24.5 (2017): 88-88. Research Objective Contrary to the traditional approach to a robot based on an anthropomorphic perspective, the project explores an alternative way to think about robot through the combination of botany and robotics. Using plants’ inanimate characteristics as applicable attributes to a robot, the project tries to redefine a concept, functionality, and interactivity of robot beyond anthropomorphism and anthropocentrism. <img width="1600" height="533" width_o="1600" height_o="533" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a82303ca1e6b03b37495de3ed079911e8b46c63f4638e9ee3c5e84f93797e6a5/robot.jpg" data-mid="48335773" border="0" alt="left to right: Automata " data-caption="left to right: Automata " src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a82303ca1e6b03b37495de3ed079911e8b46c63f4638e9ee3c5e84f93797e6a5/robot.jpg" />Since mobility has been regarded as robot’s fundamental function, applying vegetal characteristics that are based upon its inanimate lifestyle to a robot may sound absurd. However, plants’ unique behaviors that are passive, slow, and adaptive to its surroundings such as climate and topography, are decent sources of inspiration that could help us reimagine a robot. <img width="2048" height="1360" width_o="2048" height_o="1360" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/da9663d6a983409f3c4c997de30938da205ec3f96599bf55f73a7c4369bae607/cover_.jpg" data-mid="48335777" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/da9663d6a983409f3c4c997de30938da205ec3f96599bf55f73a7c4369bae607/cover_.jpg" />The project is an outcome of an attempt to investigate plant intelligence as an interaction mode in human-robot interaction. The robot imagined in the project utilizes its surroundings as a driving source of movement, and its passive and parasitic way of moving helps it travel far distance without consuming battery power. Also, its functional sensitivity enables people to collect and track environmental data in place where is not easily accessible to the public. Questioning about a paradigmatic point of view on robot, the project Plant-like Robots provokes an alternative perspective on a robot and envisions an interdependent relationship between a robot, human, and the environment. 1. Experiments <img width="1387" height="525" width_o="1387" height_o="525" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/375252650a4d37b9896bf7a7b2a4d02257d401529d275aa00f48cc70f58d1627/spanish_needle.png" data-mid="48335766" border="0" alt="Photo credit: Left - Wikimedia Commons / Right - Kate St. John" data-caption="Photo credit: Left - Wikimedia Commons / Right - Kate St. John" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/375252650a4d37b9896bf7a7b2a4d02257d401529d275aa00f48cc70f58d1627/spanish_needle.png" />Photo credit: Left - Wikimedia Commons / Right - Kate St. JohnThe idea of Plant-like Robots was started under the inspiration of adhesive seed dispersal mechanism of Spanish Needle. The plant has a lot of tiny thorns on its seed and they enable the seed to be brushed and carried by humans and animals. The concept of Plant-like Robots was developed through a series of explorations, and the first step was mimicking Spanish Needle's "Inanimate Mobility" mechanism. The exploration was extended to integrate plant's sensing ability to the mechanism using electronic prototyping tools such as Arduino. The overall experiments aimed to discover a possible type of Plant-like Robots based on reinterpreting plant's behaviors as passive but dynamic way to interact with other species and environment. <img width="1500" height="568" width_o="1500" height_o="568" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a298458363514f316241bbd23d479050869f6373864743ebce472c039da56cfa/needle_1.jpg" data-mid="48335770" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a298458363514f316241bbd23d479050869f6373864743ebce472c039da56cfa/needle_1.jpg" /> (1) Mimicking the adhesive dispersal mechanism using copper wires and passive RFID chip <img width="1500" height="568" width_o="1500" height_o="568" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2d5b3d2104584377824d3182e7874918408c105ee1dea23403c236d789887b29/needle_2.jpg" data-mid="48335767" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2d5b3d2104584377824d3182e7874918408c105ee1dea23403c236d789887b29/needle_2.jpg" /> (2) Enhancing adhesiveness using barbs and magnets and testing through installation <img width="1500" height="568" width_o="1500" height_o="568" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e7ddc054a52eff89214b2196169c11e8c8fef6f9623a99d00850b322b7c2ed03/needle_3.jpg" data-mid="48335768" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e7ddc054a52eff89214b2196169c11e8c8fef6f9623a99d00850b322b7c2ed03/needle_3.jpg" /> (3) Exploring dispersal routes by tracking travel distance and time <img width="1500" height="568" width_o="1500" height_o="568" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de01ce92bff6727f09571003ad015f494128c1189a2db52a37e9605bb1d638b2/needle_4.jpg" data-mid="48335769" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/de01ce92bff6727f09571003ad015f494128c1189a2db52a37e9605bb1d638b2/needle_4.jpg" /> (4) Combining with GPS, light and humidity sensors using Arduino <img width="1500" height="568" width_o="1500" height_o="568" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9a8d6918617be0e3e17a9ff93a5690a4f696fbaa1cf1a02cb9b404f06c77b97e/needle_5.jpg" data-mid="48335771" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9a8d6918617be0e3e17a9ff93a5690a4f696fbaa1cf1a02cb9b404f06c77b97e/needle_5.jpg" /> (5) Visualizing the collected KML data on Google Earth 2. Simulation of Dispersal of Plant-Like Robots The simulation was designed to extend the scale of exploration into an urban scale and examine various factors that would have an influence on the interaction between the plant-like robots, transporters, and spaces. Unity3D was used for building and running the simulation. In order to explore multiple dispersal scenarios that could happen in our living environments, a city that consists of public area and residential area is designed as a background of the simulation. The plant-like robots are installed at several sections of the city, and three types of carriers/users that have different levels of favorabilities to the robot are set in the city as potential transporters of the robot. <img width="2173" height="672" width_o="2173" height_o="672" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/48bd80a56b4551b0a92b0c6a266066ebd50337fdc6177541a479ac05f5bf8914/simulation.jpg" data-mid="48335772" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/48bd80a56b4551b0a92b0c6a266066ebd50337fdc6177541a479ac05f5bf8914/simulation.jpg" /> 3. Interview with Dr. Michael Shulman <img width="2554" height="1436" width_o="2554" height_o="1436" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cccb74f953f9940eb7292f501c5d228f2c35aa2683a9f554da45872bdae0a357/researcher_2554.png" data-mid="48335778" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cccb74f953f9940eb7292f501c5d228f2c35aa2683a9f554da45872bdae0a357/researcher_2554.png" />The film is created to introduce the whole concept and context of the project as a speculative inquiry. Dr. Michael Shulman is a fictional character who is named after Michael Pollan, a writer of the book, The Botany of Desire. Reference in the filmGérôme, Jean Léon. Pygmalion and Galatea. 1890. N.p. Pinocchio. Walt Disney Productions, 1940. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back. Lucas Film Ltd, 2008. Transformers 4: Age of Extinction. Dir. Bay Michael. 2014. Meet Pepper, the Friendly Humanoid Robot. Youtube.com. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2014. Web. https://youtu.be/lqlyxg1-gE0. Introducing Spot. Youtube.com. Boston Dynamics, 9 Feb. 2015. Web. https://youtu.be/M8YjvHYbZ9w. The Duel Timo Boll vs. KUKA Robot. Youtube.com. KUKARobotGroup, 10 May 2014. Web. https://youtu.be/tIIJME8-au8. Wings of Life. Dir. Louis Schwartzberg. Disneynature, 2011. What Plants Talk About. PBS Nature, 2013. How Plants Communicate &amp; Think. BBC, 2014. Epigeal Germination Climbing Bean Time Lapse. Youtube.com. Neil Bromhall, 12 Nov. 2010. Web. https://youtu.be/G2RuVxdr0mA. NASA | The Ocean: A Driving Force for Weather and Climate. Youtube.com. NASA Goddard, 3 Aug. 2012. Web. https://youtu.be/6vgvTeuoDWY. https://jiwonjun.com/You-Light-Me-Up Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:25:07 +0000 Jiwon Jun https://jiwonjun.com/You-Light-Me-Up You Light Me Up Project: Art Center Graduate Honors Fellowship (2015)Design Execution: Idea, Design, Fabrication&nbsp;Media:&nbsp;Creators Project (Hand-Shaped Lamp Lights Up at Your Fingertips,)&nbsp;BuzzFeed (23 Art Designs That Enraptured Us In 2015) <img width="1782" height="1260" width_o="1782" height_o="1260" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d3b518049034fd9d2a592c04ad6e81e79003552877b2c01df6abcad5c434a2f6/P1040242_c.jpg" data-mid="48335739" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d3b518049034fd9d2a592c04ad6e81e79003552877b2c01df6abcad5c434a2f6/P1040242_c.jpg" /> Size: 4 x 4 x 8.3 (inch)Materials: Nylon 12 PA, 40W LED bulb, touch light sensor, silver conductive epoxy, acrylicThe project started from a question that what if an ordinary device like lamp could evoke a highly intimate and personal feeling. Contrary to the focus on improving functionality and efficiency of an object, the project investigates how to enhance an emotional aspect of the physical interaction between a user and object by applying a poetic interaction to a lamp design. As an outcome of the exploration, a 3D-printed lamp was created based on 3D scan data of my hand. The lamp has a conductive touch switch at its fingertip, so a user needs to touch the finger to turn it on/off. The project also explores a new mode of design and fabrication by adapting 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies as parts of the process. In order to use an accurate form of human body shape and skin texture, both analogue life casting technique and digital 3D laser scanning were used. The 3D scan data of the plaster casting was 3D-printed in nylon with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing method. The project is an outcome of the Art Center Graduate Honors Fellowship 2015 and was exhibited with the title of Body, Materials, and Electronics at Media Design Practice's 2015 Summer Research Event. <img width="2000" height="1318" width_o="2000" height_o="1318" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/96a09e60562d889ef025e0378532510cdcfba45339e9c65a491e5e0a5a85be62/P1040159_cc.jpg" data-mid="48335762" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/96a09e60562d889ef025e0378532510cdcfba45339e9c65a491e5e0a5a85be62/P1040159_cc.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1318" width_o="2000" height_o="1318" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/540354a2afb4167425bba267919df58926852575c83df6fae1827bf864c660e1/P1040197_c.jpg" data-mid="48335738" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/540354a2afb4167425bba267919df58926852575c83df6fae1827bf864c660e1/P1040197_c.jpg" /><img width="2000" height="1318" width_o="2000" height_o="1318" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e61fa1d1acef380a47a440892a0d9e1874c8b610d1262c68b3b1ac0cb900b866/P1040153_c.jpg" data-mid="48335736" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e61fa1d1acef380a47a440892a0d9e1874c8b610d1262c68b3b1ac0cb900b866/P1040153_c.jpg" /> Fabrication Process <img width="4000" height="2636" width_o="4000" height_o="2636" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/47a232dd883616f9ca649dded58a9d1e5a4279804b7caa07b52a631a3fcec985/all_4.jpg" data-mid="48335743" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/47a232dd883616f9ca649dded58a9d1e5a4279804b7caa07b52a631a3fcec985/all_4.jpg" /> (1) Life casting of my right hand <img width="2000" height="1318" width_o="2000" height_o="1318" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/72363ec4416202aacfaf5a6431cec519b230ff6a6826566aa934d6391e7f7fb7/1_w.jpg" data-mid="48335747" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/72363ec4416202aacfaf5a6431cec519b230ff6a6826566aa934d6391e7f7fb7/1_w.jpg" /> (2) 3D scan the plaster cast <img width="1000" height="672" width_o="1000" height_o="672" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9355de9c6282597594db812ebc756d8bc7da2dca266bade372ee10d6a70b38c8/001_raw.jpg" data-mid="48335753" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9355de9c6282597594db812ebc756d8bc7da2dca266bade372ee10d6a70b38c8/001_raw.jpg" /> (3) Raw 3D scanned data <img width="2030" height="1272" width_o="2030" height_o="1272" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a7ea09f4f21b21d84f500b94dece40487ece72960a0cf6368bb57eb2810e9ac4/3d.jpg" data-mid="48335756" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a7ea09f4f21b21d84f500b94dece40487ece72960a0cf6368bb57eb2810e9ac4/3d.jpg" />&nbsp;(4) Reparing the 3D model for 3D-printing &nbsp;<img width="2000" height="1499" width_o="2000" height_o="1499" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4bcf72169c91918ace214042c9cc3d76360fdcd75fb826e24969b3e1d542d4b1/drill.jpg" data-mid="48335761" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4bcf72169c91918ace214042c9cc3d76360fdcd75fb826e24969b3e1d542d4b1/drill.jpg" /> (5) Assembling the 3D-printed part and electronics <img width="2000" height="1311" width_o="2000" height_o="1311" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1c2763bad953d1591c70706a4e89e058861c86ff799e041e8cb47168e87fdab3/button.jpg" data-mid="48335757" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1c2763bad953d1591c70706a4e89e058861c86ff799e041e8cb47168e87fdab3/button.jpg" /> (6) Conductive touch button on the finger tip <img width="2000" height="1318" width_o="2000" height_o="1318" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e4b25cc4f937d85fee4134893e3d473d946e3c3b65bdd359d43d309ac18b92c3/full2_29.jpg" data-mid="48335764" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e4b25cc4f937d85fee4134893e3d473d946e3c3b65bdd359d43d309ac18b92c3/full2_29.jpg" /> (7) Finalized lamp Demonstration