trapped flies from dc motor simulation Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 1 min 74 sec
✓ Published: 23-Sep-2013

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If you trap a fly in a glass, it will try to escape and fly against the glass wall. By doing so itemits the sound of the glass itself.nEach glass, depending on its shape and thickness, will give a specific tone in a certain volume.nThe installation consists of 52 different glasses, each with an artificial fly connected to a motor. Together they are programmed to create a swarm-like behavior and soundscape.nThe 'flies' are connected to the motor via a thin string, which gives them the freedom t