[proteus] / Maria Smigielska, Pierre Cutellic / Kunstuniversität Linz: Labor für Kreative Robotik / ETH Zurich: Institute for Technology and Architecture (ITA), Chair for Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) / Compmonks

“[proteus]” is the initial prototype of an analog interactive display. In this experiment, ferrofluids—liquids that react to magnetic fields without becoming rigid, and thereby often form interesting three-dimensional structures—are controlled by both electromagnetic signals and a robotic interface.

 

fotocredit: Ars Electronica / Robert Bauernhansl

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