In the Footsteps of Henri Tudor
Valérie Maquil, Christian Moll, João Martins · 2017
This paper describes the design and implementation of BatSim, a tangible user interface for playful discovery of different methods of creating batteries. BatSim combines tangible interactions with augmented reality in an interactive workbench to support museum visitors in physically performing the different steps of the procedures and viewing the consequences on embedded screens. In this paper we describe the rationale of our design solution as well as how it could be realized in three iterations, progressively focusing on 1) the spatial setting, 2) the model and interactions and 3) the form and feedback. Based on our gained insights, we discuss the importance of combining multiple prototyping methods to take into account the different facets of tangible interaction design.