Early formal study. Mahogany. 24"x12"x12"

 

Early formal study. poly urethane resin, 10"x7"x5"

 

Life-size figure study

 

 

Untitled, wood , shape memory wire, custom electronics, 12"x4"x4", 1999

This sculpture has shape memory wire strung across the two sets of cones. The wires contiguously change from a zig zag shape to straight and back.

 
 

Untitled, wood, guitar strings, electromagnets, custom electronics, 23"x10"x10", 1999

The control circuitry for this sculpture oscillates the electromagnets on and off at the guitar strings natural harmonic, causing them to hum.

   

Brocha and Wernicke, rubber, aluminum, steel, MDF, Formica, servomotors, cdplayer, speakers, custom electronics, 4'x2.5'1.5', 2000.

The mouths on each bust move in sync with a sound track of mumbling.

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Untitled (as of yet), wood, glass, acrylic, paint, servomotors, custom electronics, 32"x24"x28', 2000.

This robot crawls around the cage and backs up and turns when it hits the wall. The touch sensors (antennae) have carbonite tips that scratch the glass as they rub against the sides of the cage.

 
   

Untitled (as of yet), foam plastic, brass, servomotors, custom electronics, 10"x8"x8", 2001. Unfinished.

Utilizing neural network and genetic algorithms, this robot evolves and learns to walk on its own.

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Untitled (as of yet), aluminum, mechanical components, servomotors, 33"x45"x14", 2001. Unfinished.

Hums to itself while it walks around aimlessly.

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