Proximity Lab
Karatzas, Evan
Built on the premise that physical proximity is a basic unit of social communication, this study seeks to examine the role of physical interaction in social communication. The study seeks to stimulate inquiry on this topic through facilitated experiences where algorithmic logic, system observation of user behavior, and dynamic role assignment are central elements made accessible to participants for contemplation and discussion. User perception and response to the overlay of information extrapolated from user actions and system rules is also central to this study.
A platform and interface based on Radio Frequency ID (RFID) technology has been developed as a central component for thesis experimentation. The interface system is designed to provide a vehicle for tracking the changing positions of multiple individuals in real-time, including the ability to discern and maintain an accurate identification of unique users in the system.
The RFID-based platform solution and installation is constructed to provide a consistent format for the observation of social interaction with controlled system rules and parameters. Other interactive exhibits exploring experimental interfaces and the concept of incidental participation have been developed simultaneously for inclusion in a comprehensive gallery installation for final thesis defense.
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