PingPongPlusCraig Wisneski, Julian Orbanes, Ben Chun and Professor Hiroshi Ishii / 1998
PingPongPlus is a digitally enhanced version of the classic ping-pong game. It is played with ordinary, un-tethered paddles and balls, and features a “reactive table” that
incorporates sensing, sound, and projection technologies. Projectors display patterns
of light and shadow on the table; bouncing balls leave images of rippling water;
and the rhythm of play drives accompanying music and visuals. In the process,
this project explores new ways to couple athletic recreation and social interaction
with engaging digital enhancements.
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