ORBITRAX
ORBITRAX
An installation that combines robotics, computer vision, and art to visualize human presence. A robotic arm transforms spatial data into unique drawings, blending technology with creativity.
An installation that combines robotics, computer vision, and art to visualize human presence. A robotic arm transforms spatial data into unique drawings, blending technology with creativity.
ORBITRAX
This installation combines robotics, computer vision, and data visualization. A webcam tracks the position and size of up to 10 people in a room, and a robotic arm draws circles on paper to represent their locations. The size and placement of the circles reflect each person’s position and distance from the camera, creating a visual map of where people gather.
This project blends technology with art, making spatial data interactive and creative. It can be used for exhibitions, interactive installations, and potentially to study crowd behavior in shared spaces.
Prototyping
Enactment video to explore robot behavior
Exploring different infographic visuals
Idea of visualizing people's movement with robotics
Project Development
Using a regular webcam to detect people's positions
Drawing circles for each person's position
Cicle size reflects person's distance from the camera
Using paper and marker only for a stronger mesage
(blending digital tools with analog)
Circle Generator Node
Circle Generator Node
Person Detection in Media Pipe
Person Detection in Media Pipe
Robotic Arm Controller
Robotic Arm Controller
Concept Thinking
Prototyping (enactment videos)
Touch Designer & Coding
Video shooting
My Deliverables :
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025
Robotic arm UR5e, Touch designer, Python
Team project
Physical Interfaces, Creative Robotics, Installation
ORBITRAX
Future Possible Refinements
Exploring ways of switching between different marker colors
Hovering between drawing each circle
Smoother robotic movements
Improving visual clarity of the message while keeping the artistic vibe
Concept Thinking
Prototyping (enactment videos)
Touch Designer & Coding
Video shooting
My Deliverables :
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025
Robotic arm UR5e, Touch designer, Python
Team project
Physical Interfaces, Creative Robotics, Installation
This installation combines robotics, computer vision, and data visualization. A webcam tracks the position and size of up to 10 people in a room, and a robotic arm draws circles on paper to represent their locations. The size and placement of the circles reflect each person’s position and distance from the camera, creating a visual map of where people gather.
This project blends technology with art, making spatial data interactive and creative. It can be used for exhibitions, interactive installations, and potentially to study crowd behavior in shared spaces.
Prototyping
Project Development
Future Possible Refinements
Person Detection in Media Pipe
Person Detection in Media Pipe
Circle Generator Node
Circle Generator Node
Robotic Arm Controller
Robotic Arm Controller