Terra: The AI-Powered Device Guiding Users on Mindful, Phone-Free Walks
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Terra is a small, rugged gadget that uses AI to guide users on phone-free walks via haptic feedback and a compass-style interface.
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It was created through a collaboration between design studios Modem Works and Panter & Tourron.
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Its aesthetic references outdoor recreation gear and New Age objects to encourage a mindful, distraction-free experience.
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Terra's open-source software combines Google Places and ChatGPT to generate bespoke walking routes.
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By making plans and files available for 3D printing, the designers enable customization and self-production.