Capsule - An inertial input device for molecular visualization
Capsule, an inertial input device to support 3D manipulation of biological datasets. Our motivation is to improve the scientist’s workflow during the analysis of 3D biological data such as proteins, CT scans or neuron fibers. Our design process was based on ideation, domain expert participation and literature study.
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The case consists of two central inner parts, two outer handles and two covers. We used a MakerBot model 2 printer in the highest resolution. The inner parts, the handles and the covers were printed separately. The central part is split into two parts. One holds the IMU and microcontroller board and the other holds the battery. The IMU support allows it to be positioned at the center of the
device. The Capsule circuits consist of three main boards: a battery charger, Arduino and orientation sensor. Each handle has a custom pressure sensor. Each sensor is made of force sensitive material between two layers of copper foil tape.
device. The Capsule circuits consist of three main boards: a battery charger, Arduino and orientation sensor. Each handle has a custom pressure sensor. Each sensor is made of force sensitive material between two layers of copper foil tape.
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Lages, W. S., Arango, G. A., Laidlaw, D. H., Socha, J. J., & Bowman, D. A. (2016, March). Designing capsule, an input device to support the manipulation of biological datasets. In 2016 IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces (3DUI) (pp. 255-256). IEEE.
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Team: Wallace Lages, Gustavo Arango, David Laidlaw, Jake Socha, and Doug Bowman