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tweenbots by kacie kinzer
"In New York, we are very occupied with getting from one place to another. I wondered: could a human-like object traverse sidewalks and streets along with us, and in so doing, create a narrative about our relationship to space and our willingness to interact with what we find in it?...

Tweenbots are human-dependent robots that navigate the city with the help of pedestrians they encounter. Rolling at a constant speed, in a straight line, Tweenbots have a destination displayed on a flag, and rely on people they meet to read this flag and to aim them in the right direction to reach their goal."



Category: culture
Tags: robot robots tweenbots interaction art culture design technology empathy

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Comments

abartelby: 1130 days ago
I just read of these yesterday; I cannot wait to go out and find one to photograph. It's an awesome concept for an urban project / experiment.


mariowalker: 1129 days ago
Super cool ..


emilychang: 1129 days ago
This experiment gives me renewed faith in humankind. I love the constraints and simplicity.

@abartelby: definitely let us know if you spot one in NYC.


wojtek3000: 1129 days ago
I love things that help us to pay attention to the world.


toddprouty: 1128 days ago
A study focusing on differences in reactions and helpfulness in cities around the world would be fascinating.








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