EmbodyCraft captures muscle activity and fingertip vibrations during pottery, translating them into tactile cues for post-action reflection. Co-designed with Okinawan potters, the system enhances video-based review by revealing subtle force patterns and deepening skill understanding.
This system records forearm muscle activity (FMG) and fingertip vibrations using two ESP32-connected 16-channel wireless FMG devices. The data is transmitted to a PC over UDP and can be replayed through haptic devices to support post-action self-reflection in craft practices, such as pottery.
- 16-channel FMG sensing per device (up to 2 devices)
- Wireless UDP data streaming from ESP32
- Data recording to CSV format
- Device control panel: LED, brightness sliders, gain, calibration
- Real-time visualization of FMG data
- TouchDesigner-compatible output for multimedia applications
- Designed for embodied skill reflection in craft practices