Tweenbots are cute little robots with few skills of their own other than being able to slowly move forward. At 10 inches high, tweenbots have a hard time navigating even the smallest of obstacles needing lots of help from humans passing by.
The tiny robots are the creation of Kacie Kinzer, an arts student interested in studying something I don't understand, "...finding ways to provided more textured and meaningful experiences through technology--particularly in relation to the transmission of narrative." Regardless, this Tisch School of the Arts student created the tweenbots which are capable of navigating long distances in urban settings relying heavily on the kindness of strangers to point them in the right direction.
If you thought that the robots would never reach their destination, think again. With the help of other pedestrians, tweenbots have successfully navigated considerable distances such as crossing the Washington Square Park in 42 minutes.
The video below shows the tweenbots in action crossing the park. Go little guy, go!
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3 comments:
8:04 AM
Now this is one of the most impressive robotic projects I have seen. It shows what is important for human robotic interaction. It does not need sophistication it needs a purpose, to struggle, and a way for people to help. The next step will be to show improvements based on the help people give.
10:53 PM
Great blog. Ived been fascinated with robots ever since and i love the way you blogged it. Great stuff!
10:24 PM
This Kacie is brilliant. We've all felt something for a robot before... remember the Keepon from the Spoon video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g-yrjh58ms
But a robot actually pleading for my help? This is too much. I'd fall all over myself to help out these little guys. I'd adopt them, I'd send them to college, I'd buy them a cupcake.
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