In this lighting installation, we aim to explore the element of surprise and mechanical movements through robotics and artificial intelligence control. We are utilizing a kinetic compressive mechanical system where soft silicon LED light tubes are stretched into a straight geometry when in a relaxed condition. Once an audience enters the installation, the mechanical system will compress into a shorter dimension, causing each of these silicon tubes to curve into a lantern-like structure. As the compression increases, the lantern structure will become more pronounced in its curvilinear form.
In this project, we are exploring lights that typically appear static. Through robotics and mechanical movements, we introduce a surprise element to the installation, or even potentially to a house. The vertical straight geometry provides lighting in a more linear, horizontal manner, while the curved version spreads the light more towards the ceiling.