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Installation Sketch: Final Installation Floor Plan: Requested equipment for your Final Installation:

Behind the scenes photos of the Desert Media Art Fall 2023 field installation in the Abu Dhabi desert. Four great electronic artworks were installed for the day. Videos coming soon!

2. Low angle close up shot of three girls feet at Hikaya. They sit around it. 3. Dramatic clear entrance of Hikaya. Close up of their hands interacting with Hikaya. 4. Transition to wide shot to show the girls with Read more…

1) Day in the Desert scene to setup context behind the installation. 2) Dramatic introduction of the main character- AEOLUS 3) AEOLUS moves further away from the camera, revealing itself and leaving behind wheg-prints in the sand for animals (life Read more…

Phase IPrototype I:The first prototype we tried to build was made up of cardboard. We made four wheels to go to the front and the back of the robot – each attached to a DC motor. The wheels were peculiarly Read more…

Introduction This report outlines the current status of the ‘Desert Whispers’ project. Our team has focused on testing individual components, developing a prototype, and preparing designs for 3D printing. 1. Component Testing and Selection 2. Prototype Development Tree/Bush Model: We’ve Read more…

Progress Overview: Troubleshooting Approach: Current Focus: Next Steps:

Technical Aspect: In terms of technical advancements, we’ve successfully integrated a touchpad system and a NeoPixel ring into our project. The configuration consists of four touchpads paired with a single NeoPixel ring, assigning each touchpad a unique color. When multiple Read more…