EXPLANATION
A platform carrying people is extended into the virtual reality of Second Life, an avatar inhabited world. The estimated weight of avatars standing on the virtual side of the platform is calculated, and processed together with the total weight of the people standing on the physical side of it. This leads to continuous adjustments in both the hydraulic powered part of the installation and the virtual part, making it a seesaw that lets both types of visitors experience and feel the weight of a virtual reality avatar.
Concept & SL development
Sander Veenhof / SNDRV
Software, video & sensor programming
Michael Pelletier
Technical assistance
Teun and Abdul (NEMO)
Hardware and machinery advice
Fiona van de Geijn and
Alex Schaub of FabLab / De Waag
Organisational advice
Bas van Abel of FabLab / De Waag
Motion hardware
E-Motek medical
Streaming video
Engage! Tactical Media
Art support
PLANETART featuring artists
Sandwoman, Arahan Claveau & Nebulosus Severine
realisation made possible by
Materiaalfonds.nl
and SenterNovem Innovatievoucher program
Machinima
Chantal Harvey /
mamachinima.eu
contact/info: info[a]sndrv.nl
