DESIGN NAME: EXEO
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Gaming Controller
INSPIRATION: Gaming innovation is heavily dependent on technology. Every year there is a more powerful machine, a clearer screen and a better sounding speaker system. EXEO takes a user first approach in creating tangible experiences while gaming. It uses existing technology to allow engaging experiences and interactions.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Exeo modular gaming controllers are a range of motion sensing controllers that allow the gamers to make their own customized controller for every different game. The modules can be used individually or joined together to create a realistic and immersive gaming experiences.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The user can use individual modules as motion sensing controllers. But when combined together
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Started in late 2016 finished in early 2017 in Pune, India
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Accelerometer/Gyroscope
Processor microchip
Plastic Housing
Multicolour LEDs
VIbration Motor
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Ergonomically designed 40mm diameter at the point of gripping
The button dimensions are tested using 3d printing. Existing controllers act as a starting point for the dimensions.
TAGS: gaming, controller, console, modular
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: After getting responses from 100s of gamers on a question I posted on reddit, It was clear to understand that the biggest reason for gamers to play games was because it was an escape from the real world. They liked the two way interaction that books and Tvs don’t offer and are excited by the idea of creative problem solving. The next question is how can we break the boundaries and allow the gamers to fully exercise these attributes. The ideation was directed towards tangible experiences and creative problem solving in the real world. The goal was to realize an experience to keep the gamers hooked, even outside the game.
CHALLENGE: Gamers often end up believing that what they want from future of gaming is better graphics and high powered computers. Only after visualizing innovative concepts like the Nintendo Switch, they realize that there is a much bigger world to play in. The biggest challenge was understanding what motivates gamers to play games.
ADDED DATE: 2017-12-18 17:53:08
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Sushant Vohra
IMAGE CREDITS: All renderings and images by Sushant Vohra
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