For SXSW 2017, National Geographic 'Genius' created a Twitter-Powered Chalkboard Robot to show off the genius of Einstein, which is also the focus of the series.
The Chalkbot brings the inventor's brilliant mind to life via a chalkboard. SXSW attendees had the chance to use the #GeniusBillboard hashtag on Twitter in order to submit a selfie and see it come to life before their eyes in real-time through symbols, words and equations drawn by a lively robotic arm.
At SXSW, National Geographic created an entire Nat Geo Further Base Camp devoted to helping attendees discover their own genius through brain-boosting, mind-boggling activities. Some other activations included See FURTHER featuring Microsoft Hololens and Chasing Genius With Nerd Night.
What's Driving This Trend
- Twitter-powered Chalkboard Robots
- Opportunity for companies to create interactive and engaging experiences by combining social media and robotics.
- Real-time Drawing Technology
- Potential for businesses to utilize robotic arm technology to create dynamic and immersive experiences for their customers.
- Brain-boosting Activities
- Opportunity for industries, such as education and entertainment, to develop innovative and interactive activities that enhance cognitive function.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- Disruptive potential for entertainment companies to incorporate intelligent chalkboard robots into their live events and performances.
- Technology
- Opportunity for tech companies to further develop real-time drawing technology and create new applications for it.
- Education
- Potential for educational institutions to utilize Twitter-powered chalkboard robots as a tool for interactive learning and engagement.
