Augmenting spatial perception through haptic wearables

„by curating embodied experiences within a vision-focused society, we aim to raise awareness of the importance of all our senses.“
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What makes your innovation unique?

Trans-Bodied Knowledge is an innovative teaching process developed jointly by Vienna University of Technology and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Experimental approaches such as haptic wearables stimulate perception and train architects in the design of human-centred spaces. 

Advantages

  • The methods combine art and science to impart comprehensive knowledge.
  • Creative approaches promote the improvement of spatial perception.
  • Students are prepared for the design of human-friendly spaces.

About the company

Founded in 1815, Vienna University of Technology is Austria's largest technical research and educational institute. The institute promotes innovation, strengthens the economy and contributes to social prosperity. The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw) is one of the world's largest and most renowned universities for the performing arts of music, theatre and film.
 

The photos show moments from the teaching process of music improvisations led by Christos Marantos.

© Sebastian Lettner

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The photos sho\v the fabrication process of one of the wearables developed by the students Eleftheria Biliani and Ilektra Vasilei.

© Marco Palma

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The photos sho\v moments from the moveme11t improvisations done by Hongshang Bi  and Angelina Papachristou. The two showcased wearables are designed and fabricated by Eleftheria Biliani and Ilektra Vasileiou (left), and Aikaterini Brouma and Vit Kucerovsky (right)

© Efilena Baseta

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