The Transform Robot took a decade of research by Ishida’s Brave Robotics to come into fruition. Right now, he is only offering a very limited run of 10 robots that will be shipped a month after you order. In the long run, it just might get mass-produced since the robot and its parts have been 3D printed. He is currently preparing to unveil his invention at Maker Fair Tokyo.
An interactive media installation created in collaboration with Mike Allison. A stretched sheet of spandex acts as a membrane interface sensitive to depth that people can push into and create fire-like visuals and expressively play music. More information available at: aaron-sherwood.com/works/firewall
Logan, a short film directed by fans Andreas Climent and André Hedetoft, puts an excellent dark Scandinavian spin on the origin and story of the Marvel Comics mutant character Wolverine.
[via Laughingsquid]Amanda Ghassaei demonstrates how she’s created the world’s first 3-D printed records. The first among them was “Debaser,” by the Pixies. She’s since gone on to print records of Nirvana, Daft Punk and Radiohead, and spoke to Wired magazine about the project.
I’m currently in Brazil on vacation. I’ve photographed lots of textures and ideas that I’ll be using on the clocks. Traveling is always something that inspires me, as I leave my usual comfort zone and start to see things differently. Be cool. I’ll be back soon and start working really hard.
Kevin Pollak reads the “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” as Christopher Walken in ‘Twas the Night Before Christopher Walken, which raised money for the charity, Covenant House.
This is so awesome! Everyone needs a little magic this holidays season.
In Rio de Janeiro, children can call Santa Claus from Orelhão Mágico, a ‘magic’ phone booth set up on the sidewalk by Brazilian telecommunications company Oi. Retired actors answer the calls and leave magical surprises. The reactions from both sides are priceless.
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