Month: August 2008

Double-Taker (Snout)

Double-Taker (Snout) by Golan Levin was created for the Robot 250 Festival in Pittsburgh. I really like how it is programmed to make “double takes” of the people passing by. I wonder if I can get a giant robotic Snout for the top of my house? “Double-Taker (Snout)” (interactive installation, 2008) deals in a whimsical […]

Tech improv in Thailand

Tech improv in Thailand

[A mop made out of old socks] [Bike reflectors made from CDs] On Street Use, KK has some nifty pics of improvised street tech spotted on the streets of Thailand. The images are from a book of photographs by Thomas Kalak called Thailand – Same same, but different! Improvisation in Thailand

HOW TO – Fabric Bend Sensor

I love the work instructables user Plusea is doing with her tutorials for soft sensors. This one uses a piece of neoprene and some conductive materials to create a soft bend sensor useful for incorporating into smart dance outfits. Via MAKE. More: HOW TO – Flexible pressure sensor on MAKE Fashioning Technology