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Waldemeyer’s skills in mechanical, electronic, and software engineering fall into the mechatronics area of technology. A talented designer in his own right, he has collaborated with architects and designers such as Hussein Chalayan, Ron Arad, Yves Béhar, and Zaha Hadid. His first solo project is a collection of interactive electronic game consoles that double as dining tables. This table re-creates the beloved classic game Pong, introduced by Atari in 1972. The tabletop has 2,400 LEDs and two track pads embedded in its surface, turning the white Corian into a digital gaming board. When the game is turned off, the integrated technology disappears.
Of particular interest to me are the ones embedding interactive lights into furniture like the Electric Kid exhibits (you’ll need to scroll down for them) and the Z Island.
