TAMA: development of trajectory changeable ball for future entertainment
TAMA: development of trajectory changeable ball for future entertainment
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TAMA:开发面向未来娱乐的轨迹可变球
DOI:
10.1145/2582051.2582101
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发表时间:
2014
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通讯作者:
T. Nojima
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作者:
T. Ohta;Shumpei Yamakawa;Takashi Ichikawa;T. Nojima
In this paper, we propose a ball interface "TAMA" (Trajectory chAnging, Motion bAll; "tama" means a ball in Japanese) that can change its own trajectory dynamically. Conventionally, it is impossible to go against the laws of physics. However, if the trajectory of the balls can be changed during flight, that virtually means balls can fly against physical laws. This should enhance the pleasure of ball-related games such as baseball, basketball, juggling, etc. In this research, we used the force of compressed gas from within the ball itself to change the ball trajectory. Previously, we developed the ball prototype equipped with a gas-jet unit. However, the primal prototype was too heavy to use in amusement. Additionally, there was no control of the timing of the jet and it was wired for power supply. In this paper, we introduce the latest prototype of TAMA, which trims the weight and adds new functionality. We discuss the feasibility of this system through experimentation in changing the ball's trajectory during downward flight.