2022, Group project
Aru-Scan.
Aru-scan offers interactive scannable AruCo markers for kids, led by Aru, the marker monster, on scanning adventures. Customize markers in "Edit Mode," then switch to "Play Mode" to turn your phone into a wireless scanner, enabling endless play and learning possibilities.
Tech Saturday Workshop
We ran a Tech Saturday workshop in collaboration with VIVITA titled “Fun with Computer Vision” with a group of 15 children. Participants took part in two activities, one of which was a DIY version of AruScan:
Build-Your-Own Scanner
Participants crafted a case for their phones, and transformed their devices into a scanner that reveals the information payloads delivered by QR codes and bar codes. We built a web application that enables users to associate an image and sound clip with a particular “code”
View the Instructable here
Try the scanner app here
NUS CDE’s post of the event
VIVITA’s post of the event