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This Electronic Installation Requires Humans to Power Machines

— August 26, 2016 — Art & Design
Inefficiency Machines is the name of an innovatively interactive electronic installation that comprises an array of human-powered machines, and aims to spread a message to people about not taking electricity and energy for granted.

Devised by Royal College of Art graduate Meret Vollenweider as part of a collaboration with fellow student Wasabii Ng for the college's Information Experience Design program, this electronic installation features a trio of machines that users have to power by virtue of taxing body movements. For example, visitors can jump up and down on a trampoline in order to generate energy to turn on a television, or run a hairdryer by yelling into a microphone.

This intelligent electronic installation aims to give people an appreciation of energy, which forms a crucial part of everybody's day to live.

Trend Themes

  1. Interactive Electronic Installations — Opportunity for businesses to create interactive electronic installations that engage users and spread important messages.
  2. Human-powered Machines — Potential for businesses to develop machines that can be powered by human movements, promoting energy efficiency.
  3. Energy Appreciation — Growing trend of initiatives that aim to educate and raise awareness about the importance of conserving and valuing energy.

Industry Implications

  1. Art and Design — Artists and designers can explore the use of interactive electronic installations to create immersive experiences and convey important messages.
  2. Renewable Energy — Renewable energy companies can invest in research and development to create innovative human-powered machines that tap into sustainable energy sources.
  3. Education and Environmental Awareness — Opportunity for organizations in the education and environmental sectors to implement programs or initiatives that promote energy appreciation and conservation among the public.
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