POWRE: Smart Object Interfaces for Collaborative Learning Environments

9720470 Scarlatos，Lori L.CUNY Brooklyn College用于协作学习环境的智能对象接口智能对象是用作计算机系统输入设备的物理对象。这一努力旨在利用物理拼图的碎片--如河内塔--作为智能物体，帮助K-12年级的学生理解和欣赏数学和科学概念。其目标是接触到那些目前对数学和科学感到厌烦的学生，为他们提供一种通过操纵周围世界中的真实物体来进行协作学习的方法。该中心将利用这笔规划拨款，研究这一新研究方向的可行性，并为协作学习环境下的智能对象界面设计一套完善的技术方法。与传统界面不同，使用智能对象的计算机系统必须实时跟踪三维空间中的多个输入设备，区分对象并考虑精度误差。目前的传感器技术正在接受检查，以发现它们的能力和局限性。PI正在与其他研究人员和传感器专家谈判，并探索软件问题，目标是最终开发一套智能对象接口工具。这一努力将形成一个长期的研究计划，并开始一个新的研究实验室。

9720470 Scarlatos, Lori L. CUNY Brooklyn College Smart Object Interfaces for Collaborative Learning Environments Smart objects are physical objects that serve as input devices to a computer system. This effort aims to use pieces of a physical puzzle -- such as the Towers of Hanoi -- as smart objects that will help K-12 students to understand and appreciate mathematical and scientific concepts. The goal is to reach those students who are currently turned off by math and science, providing a way for them to learn collaboratively by manipulating real objects in the world around them. The PI will use this planning grant to study the feasibility of this new research direction, and to devise a sound technical approach for implementing smart object interfaces for collaborative learning environments. Unlike traditional interfaces, a computer system employing smart objects must track multiple input devices in a three-dimensional space in real time, distinguishing between objects and accounting for precision errors. Current sensor technologies are being examined to discover their capabilities and limitations. The PI is talking with other researchers and sensor experts and also exploring the software issues, aiming to ultimately develop a set of smart object interface tools. This effort will culminate in a long-term research plan and the beginnings of a new research laboratory.