'Snoezelen Controls'

Many of the control systems designed for use with sensory equipment (snoezelen equipment) seem to be very large cumbersome objects which are ot very aesthetically pleasing and often do not fit in with their environment. Whilst it is understandable that simple control systmes will be preferable for those with limited mobility, should they be as bulky and disconnected from the product they control?

Sound Reactive Lighting

Disco-Panel

Impressive array of lights and mirrors used within a nightclub environment reactive to the sound.

Whilst the effect is too intense for a sensory environment, a softer, smoother programme could be written with potential for the user to interact with the system possibly changing colour schemes and patterns.

Sigur Ros

Sigur Ros - Hoppipola

Sigur Ros, a group of musicians renowned for making some of the most calming and soothing music in recent times. Could be used within a sensory environment to add an audible soothing element to the environment, potential to have sound controlled lighting to create effects linked between music and lighting.

Rosehill School's Sensory Room

Rosehill Sensory Room

Interesting look into what is advertised as 'the best sensory room within the U.K.' used for teaching the schools autistic pupils.

'Lightracon'

'Transparent concrete'

Fibre optics within the concrete moulding allow light to pass from one side of the concrete to the other, Interesting opportunites making 'hybrid' materials.
Could be particularly interesting when used within a building, with people walking on either side of the wall making shadows and other effects.

This material could also be usefull in creating a temporary sensory room, combining fibre optics in a similar way in a more lightweight material forming panels which could form a partitioning wall allows for lights to be shon onto the rear face, creating a more diffused effect on the inside. 

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LazerPod Range

The laser pod range

A clever use of LED's and 'lasers' to create a series of cosmic cloud and star formations in a room.

The technology used within this product could be adapted to suit the needs of 'less able' user with the potential for control systems to be put in place allowing the user to control the colour, intensity and pattern of the lighting.
Potential for other modules to be added to the system for other stimulation, such as sound and tactile stimulation.

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'The Sixth Sense'

My Coursemate Showed me this amazing video by Pranav Mistry, developing technology to make an extra element of interaction to everyday life. The use of colour recognition to allow the user to interact with nothing more than coloured attachments to the users fingers and gestures.

The possibilities of a system controlled by nothing more than a users hands are endless, especially for users with limited mobility.