2024
byBotao Amber Hu, Jiabao Li, Danlin Huang, Jianan Johanna Liu, Xiaobo Aaron Hu, Yilan Tao
byBotao Amber Hu, Jiabao Li, Danlin Huang, Jianan Johanna Liu, Xiaobo Aaron Hu, Yilan Tao
Overview
EchoVision is an immersive art installation that allows participants to experience the world of bats using sound visualization and mixed reality technology. With a custom-designed, bat-shaped headset from the open-source HoloKit project, users can simulate echolocation, the natural navigation system bats use in the dark. They do this by using their voices and interpreting the returned echoes with the mixed-reality visualization.The exhibit adjusts visual feedback based on the pitch and tone of the user's voice, offering a dynamic and interactive depiction of how bats perceive their environment. This installation combines scientific learning with empathetic engagement, encouraging an ecocentric design perspective and understanding between species. EchoVision educates and inspires a deeper appreciation for the unique ways non-human creatures interact with their ecosystems.
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Credits
Director: Botao Amber Hu
Director: Jiabao Li
Interaction Engineer: Botao Amber Hu
Interaction Designer: Jiabao Li
Technical Artist: Xiaobo Aaron Hu
Product Designer: Jianan Johanna Liu
Product Designer: Danlin Huang