Thesis Abstract

The beginning, a human follow the nature’s rules.
They adapt oneself to circumstances. Then, development of human intelligence use nature.

A human said, we are the only species to use letters. They feel that we are superior than animals. That is a reason why humans use nature. Of course, humans overcome many difficulties using technology such as disease and food. However, unconcerned for nature is not the answer.
On the other hand, a animal follows nature and nature existed before humans. They have a balance and make self controlling.

Now is time to use technology for communication among different characters. we can talk and feel each other while technology can help to translate their languages. Humans have letters and animals have a body languages. Especially, a computer is in the center of technology. It can connect both species.
Also, humans can easily connect with others using mobile phones and internet. I want to try to find a solution without limitation of time and place.

To hear the other animal’s voice to communicate with the animal, we have to speak their language.

Target Analysis_Cat's pleaser

They have 3 different interaction ways.

The first is the interaction with humans.
They often engage in head rubbing and gentle head bumping to humans. And, sometimes friendly cats are grooming humans hair. Kittens are use to play with humans fingers. This kind of behavior means happy. During that time, they purr loudly.

Second is interaction with toys.

Kittens spend many hours playing games, especially those that simulate hunting and violent competition with other cats.

And, the third is interaction with each other. Cats can befriend with other cats. Here, one cat grooms the other one.


Cat's pleasure from mvis2ong on Vimeo.

Working process

Attaching the interface to the humans body

Humans : have a letter - use finger
Which body parts represent each parties the most? I think humans have hands and they are used to write a letter or use technology. So, I use hands position for humans.
Cats : body language
I made a toy for cats. It looks like a ball so, it is easy to play with. When cats play with the toy that body language make a laser beam’s position. In this case, the computer translates cats body language into the visual images.

Process : Humans -> Computer -> Cats -> Computer -> Humans

Final Result

Human to Cat

Human to cat from mvis4ong on Vimeo.
Cat to Human

Cat to Human from mvis4ong on Vimeo.
Final Result

final_working process from mvis2ong on Vimeo.