• shows how to computerize everyday objects 
• takes important practical restrictions into accout e.g. very low power consumption, wireless recharging 
• MediaCup "knows" about its own state e.g. knows if someone drinks, plays with the Cup
• the MediaCup network shows how to equip environments with very-low-cost zero-administration networks 
• with the MediaCup network we explore how to construct ad-hoc networks in environments with a multitude of devices 
• MediaCups work together with other computerized objects (e.g. doorplates, watches) to carry out usefull tasks
• the MediaCup network can also serve as a backbone for IrDA communicating devices like PDAs or Laptops 
• how to build your own MediaCup and interactive environment see technical information 
• see some pictures: MediaCup, CAN-Node, Watch...