Interactive Experience
We envision
Tobobo being exhibited as an open-ended table top interactive where
visitors of all ages
can collaborate on building playful animated creations and explore
kinetic concepts. The installation size can be variable, an approximately
4'x4' table with room for visitors to interact around would
be preferred.
Technical
Specifications
Topobo requires a standard AC power source (outlet), a table
and lighting. We will supply the Topobo parts, graphic banner,
and looping video
display (optional). We will need for DIS to provide a power
outlet, table, chairs (optional)
and
lighting. 150
word abstract
What is it like to sculpt with motion? Topobo is a 3D constructive
assembly system embedded with kinetic memory, the ability to record
and playback physical motion. By snapping together a combination
of Passive (static) and Active (motorized) components, people can
quickly assemble dynamic biomorphic forms like plants, animals and
skeletons with Topobo, animate those forms by pushing, pulling, and
twisting them, and observe the system repeatedly play back those
motions. For example, a moose can be constructed and then taught
to gesture and walk by twisting its body and legs. The moose will
then repeat those movements and walk repeatedly. Topobo works like
an extension of the body givng one’s gestural fluency computation
and memory.
30 word overview for inclusion in the program
What is it like to sculpt with motion? Topobo is a 3D constructive
assembly system embedded with kinetic memory, the ability to record
and playback physical motion.
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