Heliantux

Interactive, light-controlled installation for the playful conveyance of renewable energies supported by the Electric Utility of the City of Zurich.

Year

2018

Role

BA Studies Project (ZHdK)

Partner

Andrin Gorgi, Edna Hirsbrunner

Collaboration

Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich

Year

2018

Role

BA Studies Project (ZHdK)

Partner

Andrin Gorgi, Edna Hirsbrunner

Collaboration

Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich

Interactive, light-controlled installation for the playful conveyance of renewable energies supported by the Electric Utility of the City of Zurich.

Interactive, light-controlled installation for the playful conveyance of renewable energies supported by the Electric Utility of the City of Zurich.

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Process

Result

The prototype was initially presented at the Zauberwald Festival in Lenzerheide and later exhibited again at PUNKT. All team members actively worked on the Arduino programming, the mechanics, and the design, resulting in a technically well-thought-out and aesthetically pleasing installation.

Heliantux connects technology, user interaction, and design, demonstrating how innovative projects in the field of physical computing can emerge through prototyping and teamwork.

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Overview

Heliantux is an interactive object that is moved by light. It was created as part of the module 'Physical Computing and Data Literacy & Visualization' and was supported by the electricity company of the city of Zurich.

Inspired by sunflowers, the object follows the light source to make renewable energy experienceable in a playful way.

Overview

Heliantux is an interactive object that is moved by light. It was created as part of the module 'Physical Computing and Data Literacy & Visualization' and was supported by the electricity company of the city of Zurich.

Inspired by sunflowers, the object follows the light source to make renewable energy experienceable in a playful way.

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