Robot-crazy Japan is here to blow your mind with yet another pioneering interactive installation. Designed by Japanese artist and visual designer Akira Nakayasu, the robot titled “Plant” derives its inspiration from the blowing grass in the wind. This beautiful interactive installation comprises of 169 artificial leaves, which are controlled by using shape memory alloy actuators.
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The Kyushu University student believes his creation is more a work of art than tools. Creating a fascinating space with the foliage in the dark, the plant builds a comfortable interaction between the user and the flora. Each leaf is independently controlled and reacts to hand’s movement and moves slowly. The pleasing sound also changes with the changing hand movement.
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The first work by this creative and ingenious artist was a sunflower-shaped robot called “Himawari”, which instead of imitating heliotropism, follows the motion of the hands. The latest interactive installation will be seen on display from September 2nd to September 7th at ARS Electronica 2010. It will be featured as part of 'design for repair', one of many themes at the festival with a focus on design instead of mass produced goods. Hit the jump to see both the “Plant” and the “Himawari” leaving you spellbound.
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Via: Designboom
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