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UM Project Creates Robot Lamps That Dance Around A Maypole

05.22.14

Posted by Jaime Derringer

UM Project created an installation for Reclaim 3 during NYCxDesign of robot-like lamps around a maypole.

UM Project Creates Robot Lamps That Dance Around A Maypole

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Sixteen part-lamp/part-robot designs are new variations of UM Project’s fantastic Craft System series are arranged in a delightful lighted “dance” around a central pole. Their colorful cords are reminiscent of ribbons that would be around a traditional maypole.

Directly inspired by age-old folk traditions, Maypole is executed with futuristic materials, advanced LED technology and media engineering programming, bringing together future and past in a playful way.

The project is made possible with the generous support of Parallel Development, BAGGU, Nooka, Dolan & Traynor, Lenovo, Color Cord Company and Acces I/O.
Photos by Francis Dzikowski

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Insignia on 05.23.2014 at 06:12 AM

A very strange idea, but very creative.

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Rachael C on 05.24.2014 at 10:57 AM

Is there a video we can see somewhere?

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- Catalina on 05.27.2014 at 16:54 PM
  
  I would be also curious to see a video.
  
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