Sensory Art and Assistive Technology
How Innovation Augments the Way We Feel and Connect.
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In this Season 2 Episode 2 of The Art in STEAM podcast, Aisen Caro Chacin, a pioneer in sensory art, takes us on a journey through the intersection of art, technology, and human perception. Her innovative work blends engineering, robotics, and sound design to create multi-sensory experiences that redefine the way we experience the world and our connection to each other.
Aisen's focus on assistive technology, particularly sensory substitution devices, illustrates the transformative potential of technology in expanding human perception. By augmenting how individuals with disabilities engage with the world, her work demonstrates how technology can push the boundaries of human-machine interaction and open up new ways of experiencing reality.
She discusses how her installations challenge conventional perceptions and lead to deeper human connections by allowing participants to explore their sensory limits. Aisen’s art benefits individuals with sensory impairments and reshapes the way we think about our senses and the possibilities of technology.
“By expanding how we perceive the world, we can begin to rethink how we connect with others and how technology can be a tool for empathy.”
—Aisen Caro Chacin
Three takeaways:
Assistive technologies enhance sensory perception, not just for those with disabilities but for everyone, by expanding the limits of human experience.
Sensory art, combined with emerging technologies, opens up new possibilities for connection between humans and machines.
The intersection of art and technology is vital for reshaping human perception, fostering empathy, and challenging traditional ways of thinking about our senses.
