During the research phase, two main problems were identified on which we wanted to intervene: The first concerns the dependence on your Smartphone, following the strong technological development human interactions have been almost completely abandoned, replaced by the multitude of messaging apps present in net; the worst consequence is the habit of having an increasingly flat communication, which makes the user inseparable from the phone. The second concerns the problem of attention: a cell phone notification involves a loss of concentration of about 15 minutes, this makes it difficult to study, work or relax.

The goal we have set ourselves to stem the problems identified is to create a desk device that allows users to enjoy a moment of study, work, relaxation and leisure without the invasiveness of notifications. The device will not totally exclude you from the world because it will be able to communicate the arrival of messages through the display of sinuous shapes of various colors, which signal messages but do not negatively affect your concentration as much as telephone notifications. Through the app it will be possible to set a series of favorite contacts, associating each of them with a color, which will act as a notification indicator. When the time is right for the user to interact, through the device itself, they can select the message and play it with the help of an intelligent assistant (Chat Bot), which will avoid direct interaction on their mobile phone.

EXPANDED TECHNICAL DETAILS

Kinetic Architectural Aperture

Iris is a sophisticated mechanical project that replicates the movement of a camera's aperture or a biological iris using robotic components.

• Precision Servo Coordination: The Arduino balances the torque and speed of a high-torque metal-gear servo to rotate the iris blades. The firmware uses the map() function to translate sensor inputs into precise 0-180 degree movements.
• Biometric Integration: (Advanced version) Can be triggered by a distance sensor or even a heart-rate monitor, causing the iris to "Breathe" in sync with the user's presence or physiological state.

Mechanical Design

• Friction-Minimized Linkage: Explains the calibration of the mechanical linkages between the servo horn and the iris blades to ensure fluid, jitter-free movement, providing a stunning visual centerpiece for interactive art installations.