Interactive Algae Curtain
Made by Vera Schulz and Victoria Yong
Algae Curtain: Our goal for this project was to create a scale model of a hanging installation that mimics the form, color and behavior of Volvox algae, which is bioluminescent, by combining artistic and technological processes. Concept: We aimed to simulate the food-finding process for volvox algae, which is drawn to light to create food for itself. Our simulation would use a spectrum of colored lights and sense how much light this device was absorbing. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PuEte9FRPE&feature=youtu.be
Created: December 13th, 2015
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16-223 Introduction to Physical Computing
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Algae Curtain: Our goal for this project was to create a scale model of a hanging installation that mimics the form, color and behavior of Volvox algae, which is bioluminescent, by combining artistic and technological processes.
Concept: We aimed to simulate the food-finding process for volvox algae, which is drawn to light to create food for itself. Our simulation would use a spectrum of colored lights and sense how much light this device was absorbing.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PuEte9FRPE&feature=youtu.be