The Ovei Pod, A Personal Cocoon In Various Forms From Artist-Decorated to Gaming.

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width: 531px; height: 553px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYR7WZpo3Qw7K49_KHv1hxKk0oaA1AawuNQzgA77R85t5BkxkSW68MDgViv8oTeXSPnEnMnBG0Mf2RS0SqwGjySQbF0efLC0l6Q-eqhKyq6_eWMYjMlDW7qbXf0cJPkhUaSTOZURgOlmw/s1600/Door+trimmed+in+leather.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619665795337449986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYR7WZpo3Qw7K49_KHv1hxKk0oaA1AawuNQzgA77R85t5BkxkSW68MDgViv8oTeXSPnEnMnBG0Mf2RS0SqwGjySQbF0efLC0l6Q-eqhKyq6_eWMYjMlDW7qbXf0cJPkhUaSTOZURgOlmw/s400/Door+trimmed+in+leather.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 395px;" /></a><br /><br />Way back in 2002, British designer Lee McCormack conceived the first, embryonic form of the Ovei. With ‘i-pod’ already registered by Apple, he instead called it the ‘Oculas’:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRrNhrgTbxV-auu4jkNzYfkxlEumAGPWcvCDlIfHEPunNaC3h6SLFxrVkZGciMP-DHZEF5584YUR8PKm1Y1wyLS6VuVGzPX5G81bjUTpPYbq9CBJ_9shved-gQ9L6bBcF1xZymvuekvM/s1600/oculus+black.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619665644554303426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRrNhrgTbxV-auu4jkNzYfkxlEumAGPWcvCDlIfHEPunNaC3h6SLFxrVkZGciMP-DHZEF5584YUR8PKm1Y1wyLS6VuVGzPX5G81bjUTpPYbq9CBJ_9shved-gQ9L6bBcF1xZymvuekvM/s400/oculus+black.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 279px;" /></a><br /><br />In 2005 discussions began with <a href="http://www.mclarenappliedtechnologies.com/">McLaren Applied Technologies</a> – the specialised design & technology division within the McLaren Group – culminating in the all-new Ovei. Various customizable versions, specially designed SPA versions, gaming versions, branded versions and artfully decorated ones (like the one by <a href="http://www.vincefraser.com/">Vince Fraser</a> shown further down in this post) have since been designed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoGadvRAuwrToWkodheA8BYDhopf2hv-oY-yh9DihfDaq_8a9o58wkbWRUeyrcB-xQCCS62Vt3Rn_H72XAm9U4DWg2z2nPWobdmdexoejE9th3ACWlIE55Re74_KtGk4dNGvlreoFxmI/s1600/3964850191_5a23229035.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619669663435791778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoGadvRAuwrToWkodheA8BYDhopf2hv-oY-yh9DihfDaq_8a9o58wkbWRUeyrcB-xQCCS62Vt3Rn_H72XAm9U4DWg2z2nPWobdmdexoejE9th3ACWlIE55Re74_KtGk4dNGvlreoFxmI/s400/3964850191_5a23229035.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 315px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig2c9QnBdJmODIh6MYIesknUTfXbcpZojcFXJyU9nloEqLBVnS-JH3biPmUY42_ftJky0zw6bQtDyuDrFLPR_mXQM7Q3WcuP9u902R5uV2y_zEEeM4BDaT0PxChNIkiaU3ePYtJAtKrk/s1600/ovei.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619669311000351538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig2c9QnBdJmODIh6MYIesknUTfXbcpZojcFXJyU9nloEqLBVnS-JH3biPmUY42_ftJky0zw6bQtDyuDrFLPR_mXQM7Q3WcuP9u902R5uV2y_zEEeM4BDaT0PxChNIkiaU3ePYtJAtKrk/s400/ovei.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 344px;" /></a><br />In addition to the black and white ones shown, the Ovei can be produced in various colors:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7yAMi7M3cYy1rk-TTZZMg4O6Jgus9cxulD946DSI7n_w8aPusJ-v_katWop32R7QST3EIjgUmEu7lirO_Xa90NYfmF8QxXinx7PKIZrI8tnG7H9iEnpKYfi_uIKPK2RVW4vV5A_9SxU/s1600/3965624312_cc01b888f0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619664891346222706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7yAMi7M3cYy1rk-TTZZMg4O6Jgus9cxulD946DSI7n_w8aPusJ-v_katWop32R7QST3EIjgUmEu7lirO_Xa90NYfmF8QxXinx7PKIZrI8tnG7H9iEnpKYfi_uIKPK2RVW4vV5A_9SxU/s400/3965624312_cc01b888f0.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 270px;" /></a><br />And various styles:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNMrpXFCVUw2QIQauym_GetgncigFVbnfXs2B-chP-L2sJ9Pa8MflxzY3YDf24vDALYX3pRo80ChX0mw9vUAo1G5_l-9Dk8C6sY1tF3nRyPQfIsCOOXpOHvVdPC8UH-rt9l0YvayfnD4/s1600/economist-media-convergence-ovei-competition.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619668065935517858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNMrpXFCVUw2QIQauym_GetgncigFVbnfXs2B-chP-L2sJ9Pa8MflxzY3YDf24vDALYX3pRo80ChX0mw9vUAo1G5_l-9Dk8C6sY1tF3nRyPQfIsCOOXpOHvVdPC8UH-rt9l0YvayfnD4/s400/economist-media-convergence-ovei-competition.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 289px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“Ovei is inspired by the evolution of modern architecture, design and technology during the past twenty years. The underlying concept, is a sanctuary for the individual. It’s not about isolation or disconnection, it’s about nurturing inner wellness and strength. Focused and invigorated we perform better and become more resilient to the aggressive demands of modern life. The Ovei is now recognised by renowned architects and designers as a perfect compliment modern residential and commercial projects”</span>.-Lee McCormack.<br /><br />Designer McCormack in his Ovei:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zDCuVaJlKiZJt-Pn-_vOt7QXQUd9koUkgDlObKH6GZDu3XRzDGJ_WgS32pBDFiRqTgzLyBQRRWKuW6LL5GZMPm_DXzvCNrjLpM0rUOz2CaJnEd4rk8lEvT3ciUHrAUSRTdfaHANUvtY/s1600/3965629264_107971a2f7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619670344283629170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zDCuVaJlKiZJt-Pn-_vOt7QXQUd9koUkgDlObKH6GZDu3XRzDGJ_WgS32pBDFiRqTgzLyBQRRWKuW6LL5GZMPm_DXzvCNrjLpM0rUOz2CaJnEd4rk8lEvT3ciUHrAUSRTdfaHANUvtY/s400/3965629264_107971a2f7.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 396px;" /></a><br /><br />The Ovei Pod at the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5r6BZ6PRKEtbHZ_Lebw87isSguQ1PHBRaWNeNZhmAD_jLPeqdnH9Xc4kdql5gNH4Q_MduYIT57LnrEp3LuF_7w9GWOdDmRHlNpkE2JtyNxDxy7K8HLYxdsOzjCzLgkezem489GvdwqT0/s1600/at+Monaco+yacht+show.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619665019732620626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5r6BZ6PRKEtbHZ_Lebw87isSguQ1PHBRaWNeNZhmAD_jLPeqdnH9Xc4kdql5gNH4Q_MduYIT57LnrEp3LuF_7w9GWOdDmRHlNpkE2JtyNxDxy7K8HLYxdsOzjCzLgkezem489GvdwqT0/s400/at+Monaco+yacht+show.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 347px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLDLlj4XgAA_hcHWHF-GGt7eWS5rS17-QogS7ZMnjltB3Th-uqYcXKoSfCzzHPHcb1same0yfGKsAr_d7gdGElwxSsVgjG39cnNwd-lqC0Rx2VGKtpJAfCLJ-ywWbdKgYr-du_SW30z8/s1600/3964850693_c3eeaf33a3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619665093602938882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLDLlj4XgAA_hcHWHF-GGt7eWS5rS17-QogS7ZMnjltB3Th-uqYcXKoSfCzzHPHcb1same0yfGKsAr_d7gdGElwxSsVgjG39cnNwd-lqC0Rx2VGKtpJAfCLJ-ywWbdKgYr-du_SW30z8/s400/3964850693_c3eeaf33a3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 709px;" /></a><br /><br />The HALO 3 Gaming Ovei:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1q3y6l2-6txp3gSewlRDZ8HVqbRve7pSD_pvp9IWMxFmFPSsNL-XY2eY21i1IY1UGpnh-0GW0BRRczkKBWg5kRUvYYFo3q4Wz62Mq5uKjUWnRTimJ5BcIroOw4yMGKPEPRXP0qwMUsAk/s1600/Ovei-Halo-32.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619663167102808258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1q3y6l2-6txp3gSewlRDZ8HVqbRve7pSD_pvp9IWMxFmFPSsNL-XY2eY21i1IY1UGpnh-0GW0BRRczkKBWg5kRUvYYFo3q4Wz62Mq5uKjUWnRTimJ5BcIroOw4yMGKPEPRXP0qwMUsAk/s400/Ovei-Halo-32.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 536px; height: 261px;" /></a><br /><br />F1 Racer Lewis Hamilton in the Johnnie Walker Ovei:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZy2ZaA2De2zW9uyHepHPbxCyWVTn5ELkjD7y_ATh90xM3lMpIrfnDWKkDwhIroDFRpZ6XRf8OdU77uGYNT221-UGsR-YTObN4ZGe4kV_wusXGxu0JkuAwzqi6rbeD7yfElXa7dnRZ9yI/s1600/Hamilton+Ovei+4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619663462010720194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZy2ZaA2De2zW9uyHepHPbxCyWVTn5ELkjD7y_ATh90xM3lMpIrfnDWKkDwhIroDFRpZ6XRf8OdU77uGYNT221-UGsR-YTObN4ZGe4kV_wusXGxu0JkuAwzqi6rbeD7yfElXa7dnRZ9yI/s400/Hamilton+Ovei+4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 351px;" /></a><br /><br />Vince Fraser's 3D Ovei:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3uk7_G2zFfDRrCZfTbYd8qZmXJ9cbI7upaQJ5F5n3j_2dp3OV_HxKrdJGCMfE99PQsaPympO9kzr4-t2iPXO41viiR_dLHwLqXQHMlb15JXOw888IBoS5FsUGRmAEzqUmzHnvxTOYt0/s1600/vince-fraser-ovei-detail.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619662660332831746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3uk7_G2zFfDRrCZfTbYd8qZmXJ9cbI7upaQJ5F5n3j_2dp3OV_HxKrdJGCMfE99PQsaPympO9kzr4-t2iPXO41viiR_dLHwLqXQHMlb15JXOw888IBoS5FsUGRmAEzqUmzHnvxTOYt0/s400/vince-fraser-ovei-detail.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 538px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.vincefraser.com/">Vince Fraser</a> with his decorated Ovei:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0wQiHt4Bk_8bet4AFzz-URDqvc4vy4BdbH7uCCHZI7H_QgppLxtuPGbKQveTGug9Nh0qMX24AIebA_aqTS3xX9FG3y5v-WEsYdIW5jnGWo4msIyRjKYzKRKC2ejWUYfoV_Qu27scrD4/s1600/Vince+Fraser+Ovei.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619662561373286210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0wQiHt4Bk_8bet4AFzz-URDqvc4vy4BdbH7uCCHZI7H_QgppLxtuPGbKQveTGug9Nh0qMX24AIebA_aqTS3xX9FG3y5v-WEsYdIW5jnGWo4msIyRjKYzKRKC2ejWUYfoV_Qu27scrD4/s400/Vince+Fraser+Ovei.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 345px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Vince Fraser 3D Ovei photographs by Christoffer Rudquist.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dripbook.com/assets/blowup/678903/">See Vince Fraser's promotional film for his Limited Edition 3D Ovei here.</a><br /><br />Ron Dennis, the Chairman and CEO of the McLaren Group, sits in the Ovei 8 elements Wellbeing Capsule:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7BtV0DMQ1S7NxZ1Bx92sOUTDa26EJFg5fqh1pE7khLRaG-HgLaUBLPURK63d8NjSW3cyWj99Sw-fyoo2zB12MwP28v91NyBm8ER7ZalZc8Ob0xpgZC6pKNWOH-XhwxvBFomHFQoB8Ng/s1600/Ron-Dennis-in-the-Ovei.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619662955304668866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7BtV0DMQ1S7NxZ1Bx92sOUTDa26EJFg5fqh1pE7khLRaG-HgLaUBLPURK63d8NjSW3cyWj99Sw-fyoo2zB12MwP28v91NyBm8ER7ZalZc8Ob0xpgZC6pKNWOH-XhwxvBFomHFQoB8Ng/s400/Ron-Dennis-in-the-Ovei.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 363px;" /></a><br /><br />The Ovei pod has appeared in multiple exhibitions like the London Science Museum’s Fast Forward F1 technology exhibition:<br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/06Ar-l-Vj3w?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="331" width="530"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Acoustics.</span><br />The Ovei format creates a perfect 5.1 surround sound environment; the interior has an acoustic surface design treatment supported by optimal material density.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Visuals.</span><br />The main viewing screen is positioned at an optimal 60cm from the user. Where necessary, additional side and control interface screens provide surround viewing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Seating.</span><br />The seating position is designed to support the length of the body, reducing stress on the back for maximum comfort. The reclined position is surrounded by armrests, touch screen capabilities, work surface and screen positioning to facilitate the optimal work, play or rest conditions.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Encapsulation.</span><br />Ovei is a fully enclosed environment. Optional windows allow use within environments like schools, where a clear view of occupants is needed. As an encapsulated environment all external distractions are removed. This enables greater cognitive application to the task at hand.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mobility.</span><br />Ovei is a plug and play device that can be transported and placed in almost any environment indoors or, in some cases, outdoors. Ovei can be deployed to remove the need to build traditional room environments. It is lightweight, easy to dismantle and erect, robust and hardwearing. It requires only 1m by 2m floor space.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Technology.</span><br />The design and engineering of Ovei focus on creating the perfect experiential environment for the user. The team’s approach to technology is one of facilitation; Ovei can incorporate most types and formats of existing consumer technology. In instances where Ovei is required for a specific function, the design team has created bespoke hardware and software.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Modular Design.</span><br />Ovei has been designed for maximum application flexibility. The device accommodates one, two or three people by addition or removal of extension modules. The interior works on a modular basis, transforming easily between videoconferencing, flight simulation, diagnostics, gaming, marketing etc. Mobile devices are supported by updating the mobile device module.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Branding.</span><br />Ovei offers a comprehensive suite of branding opportunities.<br /><br />Exterior:<br />Window branding<br />Half exterior<br />Full exterior<br />Floor placement mat<br />Exterior Screen<br />Sponsors Placard Stand<br /><br />Interior:<br />Seating fabric<br />Table area<br />Screen, speakers, and control devices<br /><br />Screen based branding:<br />Corner logo permanent<br />Star-up screen welcome<br />Sign off screen message<br />Banner advertising<br />Interface screen branding<br />Advertising Commercials<br /><br />Other:<br />Bluetooth Broadcasting<br />Augmented Reality Tools<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kq3SDZq3dl-e0MIkI2fBdFGkuTP_PTa-C6JYBVWq2w2XPfyVZ5KkIJoxj906CI6HbS1bHguL-9xBX2HQ8YB6wG8p0PLbcXqgdiXa4v2E1Uj_mkhVXPHdKUbMdkenzKoauvCm4_tCGY8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-18+at+2.10.43+PM.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619671031127051954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kq3SDZq3dl-e0MIkI2fBdFGkuTP_PTa-C6JYBVWq2w2XPfyVZ5KkIJoxj906CI6HbS1bHguL-9xBX2HQ8YB6wG8p0PLbcXqgdiXa4v2E1Uj_mkhVXPHdKUbMdkenzKoauvCm4_tCGY8/s400/Screen+shot+2011-06-18+at+2.10.43+PM.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 105px;" /></a><br /><p>The Ovei team will work with you to configure, install and support suitable capsules. In exchange for sharing your findings with us, the agreement gives you market sector exclusivity to use Ovei for the period of the trial.</p> <p>Demonstration kiosk showcasing software, hardware or media? Point-of-Sale? Promotional device? Brand-building tool? Creative workspace? Everything is possible.</p> <p>To discuss your ideas or proposals and for full commercial trial detail, <a href="http://www.ovei.co.uk/everything/?page_id=5" target="_self">get in touch</a>.</p><a href="http://www.ovei.co.uk/">Ovei</a>

The Ovei Pod, A Personal Cocoon In Various Forms From Artist-Decorated to Gaming.

above: Designer Lee McCormack with the Vince Fraser decorated Ovei (more pics later in the post) The Ovei Pod is a self contained unit with ...

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Solar Powered Soft Rockers (Video & Gallery) By MIT Professor & Students

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width: 527px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Image by SOFT ROCKER TEAM: Sheila KENNEDY, MIT Professor of the Practice of Architecture; James BAYLESS, KVA UC Intern; Kaitlyn BOGENSCHUTZ, KVA UC Intern; Wardad INAM, MIT PhD Candidate, Electrical Engineering; Jungmin NAM, GSD March I 2009, KVA Designer; Shevy ROCKCASTLE, MIT Smarchs 2011; Phil SEATON, MIT March 2012; Matt TRIMBLE, MIT March 2009, RADLAB; Adnon ZOLIJ, MIT BS 2010, Electrical Engineering</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Soft Rockers description and video from MIT:</span></span><br />Recharge yourself and your electronics while relaxing with friends outdoors in Killian Court. The MIT SOFT Rockers are smart, clean energy charging stations disguised as outdoor rocking lounge furniture. Unlike conventional ‘hard’ urban infrastructure, The SOFT Rocker leverages its environment in a dynamic manner by using the human power of balance to create an interactive 1.5 axis 35 watt solar tracking system. Soft power electronics designed for this project charge the 12 ampere-hour battery and store solar energy harvested during the day. Put your body weight in play with an interactive, real time energy harvesting feedback loop that senses how you orient the rocker to the sun. Charge or run any USB device from speakers to cell phones and bring your friends to enjoy cool lighting loops at night for social gatherings.<br /><br /><object allowfullscreen="true" allownetworking="all" allowscriptaccess="always" data="http://www.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/_203822/uiconf_id/1898102/entry_id/1_yzzba4vo/" height="336" id="ttvplayer" name="ttvplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="544"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowNetworking" value="all"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"><param name="movie" value="http://www.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/_203822/uiconf_id/1898102/entry_id/1_yzzba4vo/"><param name="flashVars" value="autoPlay=false&streamerType=rtmp"><a href="http://ttv.mit.edu/">MIT Tech TV</a></object><br /><br />The leaf-like loop form of the SOFT Rockers explores how standard softwood panels can be mass-customized to adapt to the latitude and sun angle of any site using parametric design software and automated fabrication with a lightweight Kuka robotic arm. The SOFT Rocker combines hi-tech and low-tech design strategies: it produces electricity but engages the body and works like furniture “by hand”; it mixes sun tracking and social dynamics; it is a site specific object and a flexible form family of ‘soft’ wood construction. The SOFT Rocker blurs distinctions between pleasure and work and recasts power generation as an integrated and distributed public activity rather than a centralized, singular off-site project of ‘engineering’.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SOFT ROCKER TEAM:</span><br />Sheila KENNEDY, MIT Professor of the Practice of Architecture<br />James BAYLESS, UC MArch 2014, KVA Intern<br />Kaitlyn BOGENSCHUTZ, UC BS Arch 2013, KVA Intern<br />Wardah Inam, MIT PhD Candidate 2015, Electrical Engineering<br />Jungmin NAM, GSD MArch 2009, KVA Designer<br />Shevy ROCKCASTLE, MIT SMarchS 2011<br />Phil SEATON, MIT MArch 2012<br />Matt TRIMBLE, MIT MArch 2008, RADLAB<br />Adnon ZOLIJ, MIT BS 2010, Electrical Engineer Vicor, Inc.<br /><br />MIT gives special thanks to:<br />• Vicor, Inc. Applications Engineering provided power electronics support. Picor, a subsidiary, provided Cool-O-Ring controllers for battery/load interfacing.<br />• Global Solar, Inc. Technology Development Team provided advance samples of Gen II flexible photovoltaics.<br />• LightTape, Inc. Assisted with manufacture of custom electroluminescent lighting materials<br />• Peter Murray at Fine Finish, Inc., in Waltham, MA.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">images and info courtesy of </span><a href="http://arts.mit.edu/fast/soft-rockers/" style="font-style: italic;">Arts at MIT</a></span>

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Kohler Numi, The High-Tech Luxury Toilet That Does Everything But Take The Crap For You.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9tjk5CRc13HEd0kx2EIZ3uEflwN7yw8pRwJMOM-7TxKVa91XMSnM8-to5knogJCcwx3eUm0kJnq3a0YYr7FAJN2IZ4e29PcLJ9ZDFPRuL3yeBGQ2I6066pvfPX5tsDBWWSg23pAOczhF/s1600/half_open_toilet_back.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598290513701554674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9tjk5CRc13HEd0kx2EIZ3uEflwN7yw8pRwJMOM-7TxKVa91XMSnM8-to5knogJCcwx3eUm0kJnq3a0YYr7FAJN2IZ4e29PcLJ9ZDFPRuL3yeBGQ2I6066pvfPX5tsDBWWSg23pAOczhF/s400/half_open_toilet_back.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 476px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahJ84jnWciLJuLJDXItDgaiRz0MxKde9YutzyD8lu05C3hxIJOcL6P911DV7K4Dny1IK_MRqwRNRsmXUEbmQgStCkbjLdc1cEQt9i33ii5Y8pfyp0pEzsNsg9PmDQq3D98crDwQmGsOs4/s1600/numi_integrated_toilet.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598284455146399458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahJ84jnWciLJuLJDXItDgaiRz0MxKde9YutzyD8lu05C3hxIJOcL6P911DV7K4Dny1IK_MRqwRNRsmXUEbmQgStCkbjLdc1cEQt9i33ii5Y8pfyp0pEzsNsg9PmDQq3D98crDwQmGsOs4/s400/numi_integrated_toilet.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 290px;" /></a><br /><br />Kohler introduces Numi, Kohler’s most advanced toilet. The Numi toilet is a state of the art, modern, automatic and motion-sensor, self-cleaning toilet combination bidet that also warms your feet, your tush, can play music with its built-in speakers, audio input jack and docking station <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> keeps itself odor-free.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVH2BUjVFLEgVDbmn-koQ7OI-c7nKj4xxV5-iypxQLl1v0YRth8byPamb8Zz8j3QuUtPlVpywXsBHqrV8Qy1ROS1cUvCgAj-rxOoy2t7WtS3VouvrDoWt6iRs55zDgHqQW4eah0z8202w/s1600/remote1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598295390665604898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVH2BUjVFLEgVDbmn-koQ7OI-c7nKj4xxV5-iypxQLl1v0YRth8byPamb8Zz8j3QuUtPlVpywXsBHqrV8Qy1ROS1cUvCgAj-rxOoy2t7WtS3VouvrDoWt6iRs55zDgHqQW4eah0z8202w/s400/remote1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 571px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: the Numi remote in its magnetic docking station</span></span><br /><br />That's not all, it has ambient lighting that gives it an inviting glow in the dark, the lid is hands-free and motion activated, the seat has adjustable heating options and it has a built in automatic charcoal filter deodorizer. It even cleans itself with your choice from three patterned water sprays. And everything can be controlled by a modern looking remote.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYoWcC9faANeq1JA-rtbXO8bWx1NlDuuwVe7i8S_mvLIoJZfCLylENszuyNOn6UHu04dgf9Q1gjBmAnLeqj-CggwBcFhOCXl0tAov5avC9qmUsK18FVirPiYkLqO-NB0xbAvj78l6mY_f/s1600/numi_lighting.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598291778454274338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYoWcC9faANeq1JA-rtbXO8bWx1NlDuuwVe7i8S_mvLIoJZfCLylENszuyNOn6UHu04dgf9Q1gjBmAnLeqj-CggwBcFhOCXl0tAov5avC9qmUsK18FVirPiYkLqO-NB0xbAvj78l6mY_f/s400/numi_lighting.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 476px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqv2my0Q6R_nQ4xRO6-JHmNGDTpsBf-aEJ7Doeo1_q8DbuVbfhMIA85OgAjyOPCmgd91IwwVoIcNK9R0bQUpPVQfQfBSXJSdY1m84h16Cp_RNi_kZF8jc80YnwuQ_FydC1Ri9faTfWkPqH/s1600/kohler+insignia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598294502335014178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqv2my0Q6R_nQ4xRO6-JHmNGDTpsBf-aEJ7Doeo1_q8DbuVbfhMIA85OgAjyOPCmgd91IwwVoIcNK9R0bQUpPVQfQfBSXJSdY1m84h16Cp_RNi_kZF8jc80YnwuQ_FydC1Ri9faTfWkPqH/s400/kohler+insignia.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 337px;" /></a><br /><br />By the looks of the promotional lifestyle product shots, Kohler is marketing the Numi like a piece of modern luxury furniture. The stylized, and come on, let's face it.. over the top, images were shot in the famous Pierre Koenig <a href="http://www.stahlhouse.com/">Stahl House</a> (also known as the Case Study House #22) in Los Angeles.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzg7lFtpuNnbRzoicXePQ5gwawCDbGeCS7N7rQfQ3rc4UMk06CwE38IlCKrggmy2M363iDYtf6RODtgA4bCYjmGTtbtTSKAGNN9mxmDOBWn4LcoT7UiKqoIsIghne8BafOchxgtAfqz5FN/s1600/numi_integrated_toilet_daylight.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598284578260214210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzg7lFtpuNnbRzoicXePQ5gwawCDbGeCS7N7rQfQ3rc4UMk06CwE38IlCKrggmy2M363iDYtf6RODtgA4bCYjmGTtbtTSKAGNN9mxmDOBWn4LcoT7UiKqoIsIghne8BafOchxgtAfqz5FN/s400/numi_integrated_toilet_daylight.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 287px;" /></a><br /><br />The Numi combines modern design, technology and engineering to bring you the finest in personal comfort and cleansing. From its striking form and features to its unrivaled water efficiency, the Numi toilet marks a new standard of excellence in the bathroom.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMUp5AGkLE777VZUdZpR8xLTTvVqSvBaoBd-oM4kE4itUd4W1jlgpLGK2XwCGVCT1pgu5JQXzuQOABwfMfn-X0c9kaTfw2iitxvjKhl76D8aEekrdVGb0x2BXINtoq1_k4xJ0JltmQ01k/s1600/numi_integrated_toilet_night.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598284696673640242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMUp5AGkLE777VZUdZpR8xLTTvVqSvBaoBd-oM4kE4itUd4W1jlgpLGK2XwCGVCT1pgu5JQXzuQOABwfMfn-X0c9kaTfw2iitxvjKhl76D8aEekrdVGb0x2BXINtoq1_k4xJ0JltmQ01k/s400/numi_integrated_toilet_night.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 287px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Features:</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Motion activated lid and seat:</span><br />Front sensors react to your movement when you enter the room for hands-free opening and closing of the cover. Motion at the floor-level engages sensors to raise and lower seat.<br /><br />Side view of the hands-free, motion-sensor lid and seat activation:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zHUQ1LV6uae0idm8Upn2aqMlxLMsZ25r49PDiQKvJVThWvW8cUzzPr7wVjkH5kxycabh-d_wDVvYlQ422TyY-JA-VN2jdTI3nczjBIhaCV86dg3B3-aa2v9ChZJjyC12T0AlkA9Du81H/s1600/side+activation.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598290836014265858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zHUQ1LV6uae0idm8Upn2aqMlxLMsZ25r49PDiQKvJVThWvW8cUzzPr7wVjkH5kxycabh-d_wDVvYlQ422TyY-JA-VN2jdTI3nczjBIhaCV86dg3B3-aa2v9ChZJjyC12T0AlkA9Du81H/s400/side+activation.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 524px;" /></a><br /><br />Front view of the hands-free, motion-sensor lid and seat activation:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21RpdfXxPhD_oSpM20WZZwp1T3U4tZ88-I-15EO16gaOHCAytq8HKgNJkAWUTG7kaMF8zyzl-DGvl673nYbCg6TdzxPE2ndQWO5qFDtpu3LEPZ6yqLkB0KpIQSkkpxZ-hKOJODaije-8S/s1600/front+view.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598291346361687442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21RpdfXxPhD_oSpM20WZZwp1T3U4tZ88-I-15EO16gaOHCAytq8HKgNJkAWUTG7kaMF8zyzl-DGvl673nYbCg6TdzxPE2ndQWO5qFDtpu3LEPZ6yqLkB0KpIQSkkpxZ-hKOJODaije-8S/s400/front+view.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 344px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Advanced Bidet Functionality:</span><br />Self-cleaning wand features multiple options for water spray pattern. Adjust wand position, water pressure and temperature to your preferences<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwb_1WaW8z67hS6l-7ajFTjt87R0sCXIRrrkyHDa50u4tPzz1xBcwQMJEW4yDRIc_SYKuJRJmhLY9C1qZv0pq9NJN6kZRyXPuV5yzlQzgQoYhdjm6gczwMf1Ui_VXlSz_aWXOG0c2AMDiU/s1600/water+options.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598293518382300466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwb_1WaW8z67hS6l-7ajFTjt87R0sCXIRrrkyHDa50u4tPzz1xBcwQMJEW4yDRIc_SYKuJRJmhLY9C1qZv0pq9NJN6kZRyXPuV5yzlQzgQoYhdjm6gczwMf1Ui_VXlSz_aWXOG0c2AMDiU/s400/water+options.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 554px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Integrated Air Dryer:</span><br />Located in the wand for more efficient drying.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQIrCbK_40OmdusRS2mLq21gKdKRxIwGLGzyK4J-cCArXOhyphenhyphenWi6Mmf_EKydrCuEs4-c40CiUxSf93EL5Zcf5AjHrbfdtObwKFR1Oq4iggEdGuUc9cw5M_pLX_X6lmuUS404LDYwZwyZsL/s1600/faucet1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598293652087625250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQIrCbK_40OmdusRS2mLq21gKdKRxIwGLGzyK4J-cCArXOhyphenhyphenWi6Mmf_EKydrCuEs4-c40CiUxSf93EL5Zcf5AjHrbfdtObwKFR1Oq4iggEdGuUc9cw5M_pLX_X6lmuUS404LDYwZwyZsL/s400/faucet1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 445px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoCXMbBCgATTmjs4l3A33dCAu9KRJq4ErTGQi7HbED0CYXz13fjx3RsA6S8sO7aKs8BJ5gnLiCzwW_BR2CO6QMwniR5BTAfA51p8RNhfA-M2E8aw0EfOyF4FVLt0BbeMoIwwAfPAOgnX6/s1600/faucet+two.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598293720381876466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoCXMbBCgATTmjs4l3A33dCAu9KRJq4ErTGQi7HbED0CYXz13fjx3RsA6S8sO7aKs8BJ5gnLiCzwW_BR2CO6QMwniR5BTAfA51p8RNhfA-M2E8aw0EfOyF4FVLt0BbeMoIwwAfPAOgnX6/s400/faucet+two.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 441px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Deodorizer:</span><br />Air is pulled through a powerful deodorizing charcoal filter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Heated Seat:</span><br />Warms the seat to your comfort level.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Feet Warming:</span><br />Warm air from floor-level vents, heats the floor surface and warms your feet.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXh__6l3WyDDXIdwZUjyKQJpapdZ5xD4J6R94nEJXHvu6QD1d37fsLZsKzF92UqpvKCfGJBZE2G346u3bW5gJiu7lyIoQxL6FPEV2OWgy3f1e4op3cvTbVXPcta7YloC39RdDsPTy52_nR/s1600/feet+warming.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598294021753145778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXh__6l3WyDDXIdwZUjyKQJpapdZ5xD4J6R94nEJXHvu6QD1d37fsLZsKzF92UqpvKCfGJBZE2G346u3bW5gJiu7lyIoQxL6FPEV2OWgy3f1e4op3cvTbVXPcta7YloC39RdDsPTy52_nR/s400/feet+warming.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 590px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Numi Remote Interface Home Screen</span>:<br />You can remotely control everything from the basic functions to the music, heating and lighting.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtdXfS7MlQowxAXlE1_YFfRK54QnyVXMoqg-UWLpaRChb2he-j-6Jph8iDg_DJCvleXgnRzCwMKo2UAjcECgQdRSD7j8TCTz3l3lHcoZRbUGyj7ka1kh1o0NESA3L8lKNUn8GtB1rY4vI/s1600/remote.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598294676193240898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtdXfS7MlQowxAXlE1_YFfRK54QnyVXMoqg-UWLpaRChb2he-j-6Jph8iDg_DJCvleXgnRzCwMKo2UAjcECgQdRSD7j8TCTz3l3lHcoZRbUGyj7ka1kh1o0NESA3L8lKNUn8GtB1rY4vI/s400/remote.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 329px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Illuminated Panels:</span><br />Ambient lighting illuminates your space with a soft, inviting glow.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsTWZYAWNI9W-71nyQcS9_8N1sCQhAAl_Q2f923lV6mwYpuKpKx5XLLkYCGDwbaGh_3AUU_jLmIMn18M28qNe6Dh0MtOOOGHsk0kztFxi312tFWtE5QJ93pMdeMKeXj15MbGZGEfbubFq/s1600/natural+glow.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598294326232175938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsTWZYAWNI9W-71nyQcS9_8N1sCQhAAl_Q2f923lV6mwYpuKpKx5XLLkYCGDwbaGh_3AUU_jLmIMn18M28qNe6Dh0MtOOOGHsk0kztFxi312tFWtE5QJ93pMdeMKeXj15MbGZGEfbubFq/s400/natural+glow.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 458px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeaMsgXxq4PshF-joiXWnPy_KeSQyFp60dpvSFMVFfksV1xDS5wSwbwIu7Ue-Axe-rPn8-qTIcamlWgMg2FWSiX4HX5So6Vzo5fIhuaWGm6TxkbNh610IFvmF3lKfUTpJm2sAGMqDS2-U/s1600/blackglow.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598294257429596578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYeaMsgXxq4PshF-joiXWnPy_KeSQyFp60dpvSFMVFfksV1xDS5wSwbwIu7Ue-Axe-rPn8-qTIcamlWgMg2FWSiX4HX5So6Vzo5fIhuaWGm6TxkbNh610IFvmF3lKfUTpJm2sAGMqDS2-U/s400/blackglow.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 449px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIamuUeHBi1NSfJX4_G4nEWRv_ubUQZ9c2Snoy7IbWNNvah-8RfrYTBF7BNC70irCUzqb_HJFpWQ55uFDNqoj1ngwHwzzZMtzsQZTwl4pkKq3dZ5LOg6j-xQfP9m58d9-lAs3n2cbSc0d/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+10.45.48+PM.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598295694851622194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIamuUeHBi1NSfJX4_G4nEWRv_ubUQZ9c2Snoy7IbWNNvah-8RfrYTBF7BNC70irCUzqb_HJFpWQ55uFDNqoj1ngwHwzzZMtzsQZTwl4pkKq3dZ5LOg6j-xQfP9m58d9-lAs3n2cbSc0d/s400/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+10.45.48+PM.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 535px; height: 270px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Music:</span><br />Built-in speakers allow you to play a selection from the Numi toilet’s pre-programmed audio, FM radio or to connect your MP3 player through the audio input jack in the remote docking station.<br /><br />The Kohler Numi has a retail price of $6,500 USD.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kohler.com/numi/#overview.html">Learn more here</a>

Kohler Numi, The High-Tech Luxury Toilet That Does Everything But Take The Crap For You.

Kohler introduces Numi, Kohler’s most advanced toilet. The Numi toilet is a state of the art, modern, automatic and motion-sensor, self-clea...

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