DECENTRALIZATION: Adapating to Absurdity in a Sisyphean Model

This installation aims to demonstrate a cooperative approach to a repetitive task.

Using physical computing and computer vision, I explored demonstrations of how parts of a whole operate independently, similar to a swarm, to balance a ball. The installation is an abstract representation – a metaphor, inspired by decentralized systems and applied to an interpretation of The Myth of Sisyphus.

In this decentralized interpretation of Camus’ Sisyphus, my installation used multiple tools (motors, metal, code, camera, machine learning) to attempt to learn to cohesively and consistently balance a ball.

Can viewers grasp the decentralization mechanic at work? Does this robotic translation prompt reflection on decentralized systems? Existential questions? 

May 2024 

Role: Creative Technologist
          Experience Designer

Tools: Code
            Open CV
            Arduino
            Linear Actuators
            Camera
            Sheet Steel
            Cardstock