5. North Paw
Haptic Compass Anklet
Haptic = touch
interface
Compass = points
north
Anklet = wear on
your ankle
6. How it works
N
Always vibrating
The motor which is on
the north side of
your ankle vibrates
Persistent sense of
direction
7. Brain Plasticity
Why is North Paw more
awesome than a regular
compass?
Our brains naturally adapt
to persistent new stimulus,
integrating it into ourselves
Push vs. Pull info
Where are limits of
“human”?
8. Heart Spark
Pendant that flashes lights
in time with your heart
beat
Social augmentation
Conversation piece
9. Polar Chest Strap
chest strap does
electro-cardio-
gram (EKG), just
like at the hospital
then transmits a
wireless signal to
the pendant