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We experimented with the different parts we discovered inside a stereo system and were thrilled by the mechanisms that made different parts spin using motors, wheels and pullies. We were determined to build a system consisting of different parts interconnected, that could use a single motor to work. Since motion was the central focus of our whole system, we decided to use motion as a trigger, so we integrated a motion sensor to it. | We experimented with the different parts we discovered inside a stereo system and were thrilled by the mechanisms that made different parts spin using motors, wheels and pullies. We were determined to build a system consisting of different parts interconnected, that could use a single motor to work. Since motion was the central focus of our whole system, we decided to use motion as a trigger, so we integrated a motion sensor to it. | ||
We saw a clear dichotomy in our exploration, stillness vs movement. The stillness of empty spaces versus the movement of those who occupy them, this thought inspired us to "awake" an inanimate space (a wall) when the movement of a living being was detected. We chose a cube shape as the basic module, we felt this static shape fitted best our definition of stillness, | We saw a clear dichotomy in our exploration, stillness vs movement. The stillness of empty spaces versus the movement of those who occupy them, this thought inspired us to "awake" an inanimate space (a wall) when the movement of a living being was detected. We chose a cube shape as the basic module, we felt this static shape fitted best our definition of stillness, a stillness urging to come alive and breath life. | ||
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