Information
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer >
»Pulse Tank«, 2008 - 2008
Co-Workers & Funding:
Stephan Schulz — Software and Hardware DesignPierre Fournier, Natalie Bouchard — production support
http://www.lozano-hemmer.com/english/projects/pulsetank.htm
Technology
Installation Requirements / Space
Year of Creation: 2008Technique: Heart rate sensors, solenoids, ripple tank, projector, computer.
Dimensions: variable
Keywords: biometric, indoor, interactive.
Descriptions & Essays
Pulse Tank is an Interactive installation where the heart rates of members of the public are detected by sensors and converted into water waves in a ripple tank. A light show is created by the resulting waves and their interaction. To participate, insert your finger into one of the four cylinders on the side of the tank or put your hands flat on the front panel; the computer will detect your pulse and activate a solenoid which will hammer your heart rate onto the tank.
(Photos by Scott Saltzman)
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