MIDAS at MIT : Multifunction In-Dorm Automation System

Two MIT freshmen Zack Anderson and R.J. Ryan, have have turned an ordinary dorm room into something special by using the MIDAS touch, better known as “Multifunction In-Dorm Automation System“.

MIT news office says

“With the touch of one red button, their dorm room becomes a rave. The lights go out, the blinds close, the displays read, “feel the energy” as a voice repeats the same phrase over a deep bass beat. Called party mode, the rave also features a sound-activated strobe light, laser light show, fog machine, black lights, revolving disco light and much more.”

“Everything in the room can be controlled with just the touch of a button or a couple of voice commands, from the window shade to the closet light and stereo.”

“During relax mode, soft music plays and the lights dim. During sleep mode, the lights shut down completely while soft music plays. Study mode brings the lights back up and plays music that will not distract.”

There is much more to “Multifunction In-Dorm Automation System” that I can mention here. Visit the site to see in depth how this automated room works and how you can use technology to make your digital life easier.

Did I forget to mention that all of the room’s controls can be tweaked remotely from a computer with Internet access and cameras in the room allow both Anderson and Ryan to monitor the room when they are away!