Virtual Azuki

"Namizaru" is a traditional Japanese method for reproducing the sound of ocean waves, in which you put "Azuki" beans into a bamboo colander and slowly shake it. However, azuki beans are not always available with you when you want to listen to the sound of the waves.

To realize "Namizaru" that does not require azuki beans, we created a "Virtual Azuki." When you tilt the Virtual Azuki, you can feel the movement of azuki beans with realistic sound and vibration. Two Vp2 vibro transducers are used as tactile transducers to present the movement of azuki beans in the box by intensities of the vibrations.

Exhibitions

伊東 健一．Virtual Azuki．東京大学柏キャンパス 一般公開2019 新領域 環境系「新しい触覚提示技術とその応用」．東京大学柏キャンパス，2019年10月．