In 2012, body>data>space will co-produce and promote five major art works encouraging public engagement through interactive technologies:
THREE INTERACTIVE ROBOTIC PROJECTS:
Sociable Asymmetry from Ruairi Glynn. A kinectic robotic sculpture extending the concepts of motion within architecture. Robots and Avatars commission
The Blind Robot from Louis Philippe Demers. What degrees of intellectual, emotional or physical engagement are generated when a Robot caresses your face? Robots and Avatars commission
Outreach : Crystallising Movements from Atmos. An architectural/kinetic work immersing the participant within a responsive motion capture sculpture. RAN commission
TWO VIRTUAL WORLDS PROJECTS:
Visions of our Communal Dreams from Michael Takeo Magruder with Drew Baker, Erik Fleming & David Steele. A multi-sited virtual world reflecting the public in the exhibition space and extended through online play beyond the physical (see picture). Robots and Avatars commission
Me & my Shadow from Joseph Hyde. A telepresence/motion capture portal simultaneously active in 4 cities involving creative participation by the public. MADE commission