PingPongPlus
Craig Wisneski, Julian Orbanes, Ben Chun and Professor Hiroshi Ishii

pp_img.jpg (25683 bytes)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.



Papers
PingPongPlus short paper presented at CHI '98
PingPongPlus full paper presented at CHI '99

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