tiffany tseng

5 Wits

5 Wits
January 2008

Overview

As a mechanical engineering extern, I worked three other MIT ME students to storyboard and prototype new challenges for a spy-themed interactive show.

I helped develop an “exploding” card reader design and bookshelf safe. The “exploding” card reader utilized an air cylinder and pump.

I also developed a circuit model for pressure sensitive tiles using piezoelectric sensors.


"Exploded" card (designed in Illustrator)


Card reader


Triggered bookshelf would sound buzzer and set off light when book was pulled out.