Pillow Hugs – Final Project Concept

Concept Description:

Pillow Hugs is meant to connect people in a way that lets them share positive emotions and a sense of closeness to one another. Our project comprises of two pillows that “communicate” with one another via touch. When one pillow is hugged, it sends that information to a corresponding pillow. The corresponding pillow responds to the hug by emitting light patterns and soft vibrations to the holder of the pillow. The hug that was sent can then be reciprocated in the same manner as the initial hug was sent.

Concept Drawing:

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Materials:

  • 2 pillows
  • 30 LED lights
  • 2 vibration motors
  • Arduino board
  • Conductive thread
  • Fabric
  • Wires
  • Electrical tape

Schedule:

  • Friday, June 26:
    • Practice prototype code and possibly make a quick simulation
  • Monday, June 29:
    • Make prototype pillows and test everything. Update code.
  • Tuesday, June 30:
    • Modify the pillows and code. Finish the pillow cases and test with them.
  • Wednesday, July 1:
    • Check the pillow cases and test again.
  • Thursday, July 2:
    • Finalize all parts of the code and pillows
  • Friday, July 3:
    • Presentation, day! Quick tests beforehand.

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Pillow Hugs
VIST 305 – Carol Fairbanks and Justin Bloomer

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