In this digital performance experiment from the students of the Digital World and Image Group at Georgia Tech, an Arduino-based robotic duck spits out treats for kids when enough real ducks are gathered in the stream below. In order to get the real ducks to accumulate, the kids must feed them. The purpose of this […]
[via The Donut Project]
White blood cells pitted against each other in ‘Blood Wars’ @ Wired UK… Blood Wars is an art-science installation that will pit white blood cells from two different people against each other in a “tournament” that aims to see which person has the strongest immune system. The piece — by artist Kathy High — forms […]
They’re every where, they’re cheap – they can be dangerously “fun”. Things to do with disposable cameras! Booby-trapped Magic 8 Ball, turn it over and FLASH! Here’s a simple, but powerful, coil gun made from the flash circuit of a disposable camera, a large cap, a coil of magnet wire and an ink pen shaft […]
This weekend is the Superbowl, Sunday, February 6, 2011 – 6:30pm ET. It’s the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers. Like many busy people with a of couple jobs, I didn’t know anything about these teams and didn’t realize it was football season, but I admire the skill, dedication, and technology that goes into the […]
Enchanting on every level – bike mods, great cinematography, and a rainbow at the end. Robo-rainbow by mudlevel [via Adafruit]
The Hack Factory in Minneapolis is throwing a Roundabout Dog challenge. Place a dog sculpture in a roundabout and win eternal fame! Prize: A picture of your roundabout dog framed and displayed in the basement of Minneapolis’ hackerspace the Hack Factory, bragging rights. How to Enter: Anyone can enter, kudos if you’re from another hackerspace. […]
