TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
The Sound Mat has 16 touch-sensitive, programmable sensors. The mat uses a pattern of symbols that can be changed to match the sound world by placing on them pictures, symbols, or materials that stick to different subjects with stickers (for example animals, nature pictures, means of transport, musical instruments, and facial expressions for processing emotional skills, soft/rough/plastic-like materials, etc.). Pictures customized for the customer can also be printed on the surface of the carpet.
The sound can be changed, and it is possible to place the sounds on the carpet in different orders. The finished product comes with instrument sounds, nature sounds, bird sounds, traffic sounds, everyday sounds, and emotional phrases.
The Sound Mat is connected to a tablet (iPad) or computer using a USB cable. The electronics in the device contain a battery that lasts an average of nine hours. Selecting the sound world and modifying the sensors is done with the help of an application that can be downloaded from the Apple Store (KAiKU Control). The Sound Mat can also be connected to other midi-compatible applications in different operating systems (Apple, Android, Windows).
The mat is made of durable material, under which sensors that detect body contact are placed. Thanks to this, moving on the carpet does not damage the sensors. The Sound mat can be rolled up and easily moved to different rooms with the help of a carrying bag. The Sound Mat can also be used to control a video game. The Scale Space video game is designed to activate children's movement, develop eye and body coordination, and at the same time learn different audio content (tunes, recognizing the sounds of birds, etc.).
Watch more:
YouTube link 1: https://youtube.com/shorts/HOLMN6g15oY
Scale Space video game: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZSK6gdXxiJ8