Temple of Fortune
Introduction
Fortune-telling is a rich cultural tradition in Chinese heritage. Temple of Fortune is an interactive shrine installation that brings this experience to life using physical computing, projection mapping, and real-time user interactions.
Through RFID sensors, Unity and Blender animations, Arduino-controlled interactions, and TouchDesigner projection mapping, this project bridges cultural storytelling with modern technology in an intuitive, immersive way.
The Challenge
Many individuals are unfamiliar with the nuances of Chinese fortune-telling traditions. How can we bridge cultural storytelling with modern interactive technology to create an engaging and meaningful user experience? Additionally, how do we make the interaction intuitive, immersive, and seamless while integrating physical and digital components?
WHEN WAS THIS?
Nov - Dec 2024 (3 weeks)
WHAT DID I DO?
As my team's Physical Computing & Programming Lead, I led the full technical development, ensuring seamless interaction between sensors, software, and projection mapping.
My responsibilities include:
- Hardware & Circuit Design — Developed the RFID reader, seat pressure sensors, and Arduino circuits to track user interactions.
- Embedded Programming & Unity Integration — Wrote Arduino (C++) and Unity (C#) scripts to process sensor data and trigger animations.
- Projection Mapping & Lighting — Integrated TouchDesigner with OSC communication (Python) to illuminate the correct cabinet dynamically.
- System Optimization & Debugging — Refactored code to fix sensor inconsistencies, improve response timing, and enable session resets.
