17:00 rC2 eMoboT

Students: Aofan Song, Keke Zhao, Ziheng Chen

Design: Valentina Soana

Technical: Shahram Minooee Sabery

Theory: Provides Ng

EMObot is a shape-changing pneumatic and bending active building system that change state in response to humans’ emotional states. This research focuses on developing a new hybrid system that can transition between states by adjusting air pressure and leveraging the elastic deformations of the materials. The vision behind this project is to establish a soft and dynamic public space where humans can find solace, engage in meditation, exercise, and reconnect. Custom algorithms govern the spatial deformations, influenced by the current emotions and desired states of individuals. Through global and local gradual deformations, EMObot invites humans to experience tranquillity and relaxation, creating diverse shapes and atmospheres tailored to individual needs.

07.07 10:15am13:00pm Bst

Panel: alisa andrasek, Patrik schuMacher, roland snooks, Jelle feringa, Jose sanchez,areti MarkoPoulou, toshikatsu kiuchi, PhiliPPe Morel