Fell presence across oceans

Family Beacon is an IoT system designed to connect friends and family living far apart through a light-up "tree" interface. The devices use synchronized light actions to signal presence and affection across different locations, providing a tangible sense of connection.

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This project leans into haptic and tangible interactions, moving away from screens to explore "human-centered" hardware. It turns a simple physical object into a communication tool that fosters emotional resonance through subtle, synchronized movements.

Project Members: Annie Kihlert, Christina Stohr, Patrik Larsson, Tilde Fredell, Pranav Kalambi

Supervisor: Madeline Balaam