 Hamster
Our project aims to establish a symbiosis between a population of hamsters and a group of vehicles with intelligent steering units. For the experiment we are using common golden hamsters. We have chosen a mostly female group to prevent territorial aggression. For the exhibition the hamsters day/night cycle will be reversed to allow spectators to see things happen during the day. The vehicles Each of the vehicles is driven forward by a built-in hamster running wheel. the vehicle is activated whenever a hamster enters it and starts running. Without a hamster inside the vehicles are totally immobile. The micro controller on each vehicle can distinguish light from dark via built in light detectors and uses this information to control its steering system. Mounted on its surface each vehicle has a solar panel to collect electricity and store it in its batteries. The project was developed and realized for the Ars Electronica 1999 © All images, texts and the idea of the artists work are subject to the German copyright law and if pro rata the relevant collecting society and if pro rata the photographer. If you want to use something from this in any way, first contact the artist.  | |||||||
