A Dance Of Other Bodies

Project details

Programme

Cluster RC2

Year 1

A Dance of Other Bodies is a robotic bending active pneumatic hybrid (BAPH) architectural system that generates music. The system consists of robotically actuated bending rods and pneumatic elastic surfaces that can change shape in response to dancers' movements while generating sounds based on their deformations.

This concept introduces a new perspective on performance spaces, where the architecture itself becomes a performer. This approach gives rise to a dynamic relationship between the human and architectural performers, and the viewers, resulting in a new immersive experience for the audience.

Students

Introduction

ADOOB's Performing Spaces

The Performer and the Space Performing

The Space as a Performer

Material Actuation System

Physical Prototype BAPH System

The material actuation system relies on both material intelligence which is the BAPH system and an external air input that is controlled through a pressure transducer and a solenoid valve.

Fabrication Process

Large Scale Prototype

Typology and Design

Research Design Approach

The BAPH system units are arranged structurally to form a space where the arrangement uses the minimum number of units such that these can be subdivided to create more variations.

Aggregation Studies

Robotic System

Robotic System Overview

The system’s input is a motion detector that captures the length between actuator points on the dancer and sends a value for the air compressor. The system is controlled via a pressure sensor that is connected to a computer to generate music.