Mother of Machine / Sarah Petkus (US)
NoodleFeet is the functioning robotic manifestation of an illustrated character who is built from light metals, 3D printed parts, and found objects. "Noodle" has been developed with mechanical and electronic systems which allow him to exhibit behaviors when stimulated by objects in his environment. His purpose is to exist freely in the world while reacting to situational encounters with self defining methods of personal expression.
"It is important to me that I have the most significant role in NoodleFeet's development, as I am his mother. Every ability that he has is a reflection of something I learned in order to provide for my offspring. The life style and mentality that I've adopted while rearing my robot child has resulted in some aspect of my practice becoming performative. This active display of parenting is to invite others to participate in helping me enrich Noodle's life." (Sarah Petkus)
Credit: Sarah Petkus
Mother of Machine / Sarah Petkus (US)
NoodleFeet is the functioning robotic manifestation of an illustrated character who is built from light metals, 3D printed parts, and found objects. "Noodle" has been developed with mechanical and electronic systems which allow him to exhibit behaviors when stimulated by objects in his environment. His purpose is to exist freely in the world while reacting to situational encounters with self defining methods of personal expression.
"It is important to me that I have the most significant role in NoodleFeet's development, as I am his mother. Every ability that he has is a reflection of something I learned in order to provide for my offspring. The life style and mentality that I've adopted while rearing my robot child has resulted in some aspect of my practice becoming performative. This active display of parenting is to invite others to participate in helping me enrich Noodle's life." (Sarah Petkus)
Credit: Sarah Petkus