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Mind-Melting Animations Made From 3D-Printed Fibonacci Sculptures
Inspired by the naturally-occurring mathematical Fibonacci sequences found in pine cones and sunflowers, Stanford University’s John Edmark designed and 3D-printed these sculptures that appear come to life — with bizarre undulating animations — when filmed spinning using a strobe light or video camera with a high-speed shutter.
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A Home Art Installation That Doubles As A Rooftop Solar Panel Monitor
Installing a set of solar panels on the roof of your home can lead to significant savings when your monthly power bill arrives. But how do you know how well they’re performing in between without watching the meter like a hawk? With this innocuous looking piece of art that doubles as a home energy monitor.
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Robo-Hands Can Now Feel What They’re Crushing
People’s #1 fear when shaking the hand of a robot: having it mash their digits like Popsicle sticks. Two Stanford grad’s solution: coat the robo-hand in the same material used in touch-screen phones to give it a precision grip.