Content overview: “Tree-Mounted Machines Let Users Knock on Wood Remotely via Web App”. A new internet-connected device brings the age-old superstition of knocking on wood into the digital era. Mounted directly on trees, these machines can be triggered remotely through a web app, allowing users to perform the familiar gesture even when no wood is nearby. The project, featured by designboom, taps into a playful intersection of technology and tradition.
By connecting physical trees to the internet, the system offers a tangible way to engage with a ritual that spans cultures—now accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. While details on the creators and exact locations remain limited, the concept highlights how IoT devices can extend beyond practical uses into whimsical, human-centric experiences. The remote knocking feature could appeal to those who take superstitions seriously or simply enjoy novel tech. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.