Carl’s Work

Examining race when it comes to online dating

I’ve been looking at studies examining race when it comes to online dating. One indicates strong preferences for a partner of their own ethnicity Another shows a more complex system of preferences likely dictated by societal norms.

notification watches

Calendar Reminder Prototype

I worked on this project with Caroline (she calls it Nudge, see more on her site). Essentially, it fetches Google calendar data and non-imposingly/slowly lights up a notification light on your watch. Check out my code on Github. My role:

Diversity in Online Dating

When I talk to others about my research into online dating, many of them convey their own stories to me. I’ve learned that this is an amazing way to glimpse into how others use online dating in their own unique

Doll

I created a robotic ventriloquist dummy for a performer friend. This involved dissecting an off-the-shelf doll toy.

Zombie Decomposition Art Research

With a couple projects around zombies, I’m looking at visual guidance on how they might look over time. My OpenCV project will create a facial overlay that dynamically shows zombie decomposition (i.e. a mask).

Testing the distance required to read RFID badges

Testing the distance required to read RFID badges from a mobile device. Summary: they have to be really close with passive RFIDs. Something further out (a person walking by in a conference) would require an active RFID radio.

Skull & Twerk – Mechanism Design

I created these projects to illustrate using stepper motors and mechanisms. One is a twerk bot based on Miley Cyrus’ performance at the 2013 VMAs. The other is a skull (it was Halloween at the time) with a fun background

documenting, sharing and interpreting my activity data

This week for class, I am documenting, sharing and interpreting my activity data (Fitbit). The first five pictures are different views of the data for the past week (10/22-10/27). At first glance, one would assume that Wednesday is my lazy day:

Rise of the Zombies

I’m watching Rise of the Zombies

“Horrible zombie movie with LeVar Burton” I’m watching Rise of the Zombies Check-in to Rise of the Zombies on GetGlue.com

High School of the Dead

I’m watching High School of the Dead

“Checking out foreign interpretations of zombies – Japanese here” I’m watching High School of the Dead Check-in to High School of the Dead on GetGlue.com