Responsive environments

  • Authors:
  • Myron W. Krueger

  • Affiliations:
  • The University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

  • Venue:
  • AFIPS '77 Proceedings of the June 13-16, 1977, national computer conference
  • Year:
  • 1977

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Abstract

This paper introduces the concept of a responsive environment which perceives human behavior and responds with intelligent auditory and visual feedback. Several exhibits of responsive environments, implemented by the author, combining computer graphics, video projection and two-way video communication are described. VIDEOPLACE, an evolving exhibit which defines a conceptual telecommunication environment uniting geographically separated people in a common visual experience, is discussed at some length. Based on these examples a new art form of composed man-machine interaction is defined. Finally, practical applications are suggested for the fields of education, psychology and psychotherapy.