Overview

Time² is a physical system meant to help with task management at home, especially where work and rest tend to mix together. The idea is to make tasks and time more visible and tangible instead of relying only on apps or screens.

How it works

The system is based on a cube interface where each side represents a different task. By rotating the cube or performing simple gestures, the user can select tasks and control timers. Motion sensors (accelerometer and gyroscope) detect orientation and movement, which are processed by a microcontroller to update the system state in real time.

The cube provides feedback through LED matrices that display timers and task information. Color coding is used to distinguish tasks, and the system can also connect to ambient lighting to indicate work and rest phases. Gesture recognition is handled locally using a lightweight machine learning model, meaning no external processing is required.

The system runs fully offline and only stores minimal data such as task state and duration. The interaction is designed to be direct, linking physical input to immediate visual feedback.