FOURTH PORTAL
GATEWAY TO THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
About the Event
Introduction
The Mechanismo team will be demonstrating their troupe of joyful robots that incorporate advanced sensing technology, four-wheel drive, and expressive movements. Come take one of the robots for a remote-controlled test drive, learn about what it takes to build a bot, and discover the surprises that emerge when humans and robots play together.
More on the event lead
Building on a lifetime of electronics engineering and digital fabrication, Andrew Payne founded Mechanismo in 2017 and has acted as Director ever since. He previously founded HexRay, a company specialis ing in CAD/CAM software with thousands of users worldwide. He is an accomplished artist and engineer, often exploring the themes of sustainability, biology and optimistic futures in his work.
Nicky Cure is Mechanismo's Artistic Director. As an experienced creative practitioner with a background in arts education, Nicky employs "process-hacking" as a way to develop new, sustainable, and interdisciplinary methods and projects. She is an advocate for playful learning, and outside her work with Mechanismo, she is a musician and filmmaker.
Event Information
This event is Free
All ages
This event is ideal for tech enthusiasts, robotics hobbyists, families, educators, and anyone interested in playful, hands-on experiences with robots. It appeals to those curious about robotics, digital fabrication, and creative engineering, as well as those keen to see the intersection of art and technology in a fun, interactive setting.
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