Studio artist David Bowen unveils Plant Machete, which is essentially a machete-wielding robotic arm that swings depending on the electrical signals received. Put simply, the installation comes equipped with a control system that reads and utilizes the electrical signals found in a live philodendron. It then uses an open source micro-controller connected to the plant to translate varying resistance signals across the plant’s leaves.
Custom programmed software then maps these signals in real-time to the movements of the robotic arm’s joints. In other words, the movements of the machete are determined based on input from the plant, which makes it the control center for all movement. The plant determines how it swings, jabs, slices and interacts in space. For something more calm and serene, you’ll want to check out Polestar’s hidden KOJA tree house.
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The devices I construct often play both the roles of observer and creator, providing limited and mechanical perspectives of dynamic situations and living systems. These devices and situations create a dissonance that leads to an incalculable changeable situation resulting in unpredictable outcomes,” said Bowen.
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