Thursday, August 21, 2014

I- Robot: Reconnaissance Mission

It feels so James Bond and quite wicked...

To take control of a robot roaming around The Tate Modern (UK) at night.

After Dark robots roaming Tate Britain
After Dark robots roaming Tate Britain
© Alexey Moskvin


Recently the Tate had an event where you could sign onto their site and have the chance to take control of one of 4 robots roaming through the Tate. It was an opportunity to view amazing works of art in a semi-private setting, for you see, the take on this viewing was not only to provide an exclusive individual event but simultaneously offer a widely public show as well. The controller of each robot (chosen at random) is given a period of time to control the robot and the robot's video feed is broadcast to the public. If you ever wanted to make your breakout directing debut- what a way to go!

After Dark: roaming robot taking in Sir Jacob Epstein’s The Visitation, 1926
© Alexey Moskvin


How surreal this concept is, and how ingenious. Sadly, I must report I had missed the event but like me, you can share the experience HERE of course, if you want to know more about this event, the concept, and the determination; you can go directly HERE

Enjoy your scouting, whatever vessel you may use, and please do let me know your thoughts, I'd love to hear.


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