Visualizing the Feelings of Things and Human Habits: "mononome"

The neurowear project, known for developing "necomimi" cat ears that move in response to brainwaves, unveiled a prototype of its new product "mononome" at Tokyo Design Week, running from Saturday, October 25, 2014.

"mononome" is an eye-shaped device. When attached to furniture or appliances, its sensors detect vibrations when the object is used. Upon sensing vibration, the device's eyes display an expression, and information such as the time and frequency of use accumulates in a dedicated smartphone app. At the neurowear booth during Tokyo Designers Week, three items are on display: a chair that looks sad when unused, a storage box that reacts with surprise when its door is opened or closed, and a snack container that warns you when you've eaten too much.

Regarding the new product "mononome," Kana Nakano of the neurowear project stated, "I believe that even in smart homes and IoT, we need intimate and warm relationships between objects and people. To achieve this, I felt a cute appearance was also important, which led to the development of this prototype."

Tokyo Design Week runs until Monday, November 3 (a national holiday). Visitors can interact with "mononome" at the venue.

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