Echo-connectSerendipity in public spaces

CIID Physical Computing, 2024
Mentors: Massimo Banzi, Jose Chavarria
Duration: 1 week 
Team:  Edha, Muskaan, Vedant 

EchoConnect transforms chance encounters into meaningful connections in shared spaces by helping strangers discover one another based on shared interests. 

Before moving out of your house, put in your preferred interests from the range of “interest plugs” you have. Once you’re in a shared space, simply shake the device to activate it, signaling that you're ready to connect. When another person with similar interests—like trekking, reading, politics—comes within range, both devices will Vibrate and flash lights, indicating a "match." From there, the choice is yours: strike up a conversation or simply move on.