TY - GEN
T1 - TSU.MI.KI
T2 - Proceedings - Second International Conference on Creating, Connecting and Collaborating through Computing
AU - Itoh, Yuichi
AU - Akinobu, Shintaro
AU - Ichida, Hiroyasu
AU - Watanabe, Ryoichi
AU - Kitamura, Yoshifumi
AU - Kishino, Fumio
PY - 2004
Y1 - 2004
N2 - Young children often build various structures with wooden blocks; structures that are often used for pretend play, subtly improving children's creativity and imagination. Based on a traditional Japanese wooden block toy, Tsumiki, we propose a novel interactive toy for children, maintaining the physical assets of wooden blocks and enhancing them with automation. We name our interactive toy "TSU.MI.KI" "TSU.MI.KI" consists of a set of computerized blocks equipped with several input/output devices. Children can tangibly interact with a virtual scenario by manipulating and constructing structures from the physical blocks, and by using input and output devices that are integrated into the blocks. TSU.MI.KI retains the physical advantages of its ancient predecessor and adds a distinct interactive layer that supports creativity by imitating a storyteller or a supportive caregiver.
AB - Young children often build various structures with wooden blocks; structures that are often used for pretend play, subtly improving children's creativity and imagination. Based on a traditional Japanese wooden block toy, Tsumiki, we propose a novel interactive toy for children, maintaining the physical assets of wooden blocks and enhancing them with automation. We name our interactive toy "TSU.MI.KI" "TSU.MI.KI" consists of a set of computerized blocks equipped with several input/output devices. Children can tangibly interact with a virtual scenario by manipulating and constructing structures from the physical blocks, and by using input and output devices that are integrated into the blocks. TSU.MI.KI retains the physical advantages of its ancient predecessor and adds a distinct interactive layer that supports creativity by imitating a storyteller or a supportive caregiver.
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U2 - 10.1109/C5.2004.1314370
DO - 10.1109/C5.2004.1314370
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:11244275523
SN - 0769521665
SN - 9780769521664
T3 - Proceedings - Second International Conference on Creating, Connecting and Collaborating Through Computing
SP - 62
EP - 70
BT - Proceedings - Second International Conference on Creating, Connecting and Collaborating through Computing
A2 - Kambayashi, Y.
A2 - Tanaka, K.
A2 - Rose, K.
Y2 - 29 January 2004 through 30 January 2004
ER -