The Darwin at Home project uses idle computer to distributively compute an algorithm that evolves ways of walking. The video of some of the successful “organisms” is entrancing. Next step: robots that walk like these? Via BB.
Check out the Greanjeans furniture festival every Sunday in October at the Brooklyn Flea. A group of 6 to 8 furniture makers will be chosen each week. A lot of the furniture is made from reclaimed or sustainably-produced materials and treated with non-toxic finishes. GREENJEANS FALL FURNITURE FESTIVAL Sundays in October 2008: Oct. 5, 12, […]
From the Cool Hunting blog: Using hoods from vintage American cars, Joel Hester handcrafts coffee tables in his Dallas, TX studio. Taking advantage of the bright colors of yesteryear and the patterns created by oxidization, the one-of-a-kind steel pieces add industrial chic to living rooms. While I’m sure his work is worth the $850 price […]
Doug writes in – I use a lot of aircraft cable for installing/building artworks, often with pressed ferrules and turnbuckles to make adjustable lengths. Kind of a pain, but it works. At the ArtBots show this weekend I was introduced to Gripples — they’re kind of like zip ties, but for aircraft cable. Some of […]
Danny Seo had a great idea to turn old scarves into a blanket by sewing them together. This is a great idea for all those hand-knit scarves I have laying around that are a little past their prime, but I can’t bring myself to throw away.
If you are a sports fan, here is how to make the Ultimate LED Fan Sign! View the PDF
This is classic, a maker was so grossed out by a toilet brush he made a “better” version… Sean writes – What the heck do you do with the toilet brush right after you use it? Hang it up? Lay it in the sink or bathtub to dry first? Or maybe you have one of […]
