Month: August 2012

Stoney, a Jewish Mourning Robot

Stoney, a Jewish Mourning Robot

This grave-maintaining robot was conceptualized by Itamar Shimshony and built by Zvika Markfeld: As per Jewish customs, it places stones and flowers on the headstone, and occasionally cleans the grave with water and a cloth while patrolling around it. Hardware is based on an Arduino Mega 1280 sitting on top of a Roomba, and connected […]

Embroidered Graffiti

Embroidered Graffiti

Mixed media artist Sarah Greaves uses needlework techniques to embroider graffiti onto unusual objects. Her work will be exhibited at Bearspace Gallery in London this fall. [via old lady crafts] More: creen Door Embroidery @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery on Greenery @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery from Bathroom Graffiti @Craftzine.com blog