Click Beetle-like Jumping Device for Entertainment

We developed interactive jumping devices mimicking the jumping behaviour of click beetle. The purpose of this study is exploring the application of biometrics to digital entertainment.

Specifically, We focused on the psychological impact caused by jumping of click beetle. Consequently, the touchable interaction can produce the dense experience for entertainment.

Akihiko Fukushima
The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies

Yoichiro Kawaguchi
The University of Tokyo Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies