My hat is in the ring
February 16, 2006
I want to continue with my original idea and explore the realm of human non-verbal reactions transposed on machines. I think it’s interesting when people come in close proximity to large machines that thy will often get nervous and intimidated by the sheer size and power. Especially when there is a true potential for pain or even death and dismemberment. What would it be like if the tables were turned and the machine became nervous when in the presence of viewer. I have some ideas in how the machine will look and react but not sure about the important guts of the thing. So I am looking for an EE or ECE to take on the schematics and/or gut work.
February 16, 2006 at 5:14 am
I think that’s a pretty interesting idea. Based on the reactions you want, it sounds like it wouldn’t be too tough. Would the machine be small in stature and timid looking; or would it be a big macho-machine that’s a scaredy cat for some reason?
It kinda reminds me of a project I helped my brother on (he’s a graphic design major). It was an old 8086 desktop that he wanted to turn into the ultimate demonstration of how frustrating technology is. I wrote a C program that would make the computer automatically restart and do something slightly different (and annoying) every time it booted up; it would never repeat itself. I know it’s not really in the same ballpark as what you’re looking for, but I think that if that design had an interactive element to it that it would have really added to it…
February 23, 2006 at 2:29 am
hi Stephen
I like this good idea. I will join this group working.
Paul chen
April 18, 2009 at 1:58 pm
hallo
what about some nice party in this week
bye all