Doll
I created a robotic ventriloquist dummy for a performer friend. This involved dissecting an off-the-shelf doll toy.
ITP Class: Automata
Skull & Twerk – Mechanism Design
I created these projects to illustrate using stepper motors and mechanisms. One is a twerk bot based on Miley Cyrus’ performance at the 2013 VMAs. The other is a skull (it was Halloween at the time) with a fun background
Automata Artist Highlight: Rob Higgs
Rob Higgs is a mechanical sculptor from the UK who uses found materials and encourages physical interaction with his artwork. He is an automata maker and inventor.
Fortune Telling Robot Arm
I worked with Will to program this robot arm to predict your fortune – nods ‘yes’ and ‘no’.