Mobile and Sensor Integration for Increased Interactivity and Expandability in Mobile Gaming and Virtual Instruments

AerialBeats is an interactive system that brings air drumming into reality. It comprises a set of drumsticks and feet bands equipped with motion sensors and a mobile application. AerialBeats brings a higher level of interactivity over standalone virtual drum mobile apps and digital drumsticks, yet retains the high ubiquity that is missing from physical drum sets. This creates a platform for learning, games and delivering entertaining performances. The integration of sensory hardware with mobile platform provides infinite possibilities for expansion interaction and customization surpassing physical instruments and mobile apps. In the larger context, this project seeks to 1) explore the benefits of bringing mobile interfaces into current standalone sensor equipment/toys and 2) utilize the addition of portable sensory hardware (e.g. wearables) to bring about a dimension to popular mobile gaming.