These are mostly notes for a discussion section I’m leading at ITP Camp, but I thought gathering them with links here would be useful. In this 1.5 hour session we’ll talk about motors, torque, and how things move. Then we’ll
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Design something that solves a problem
These are mostly notes for a discussion section I’m leading at ITP Camp, but I thought gathering them with links here would be useful. James Dyson Award –What they’re looking for: * demonstrates a significant and practical purpose, offering real
Continue readingSADbot for Eyebeam’s Window Gallery
I’ve been hard at work on Making Things Move at Eyebeam lately, and will also be working on an installation for the window gallery over the next month or so. Ben, part of the tech team here, had an idea
Continue readingDustyn Robots gets first fan mail
I got an email today that started: ______________ greetings Dustyn, where to begin? I’ve been a fan for some time but honestly think I’ve only ever seen-in-person a solar charging station. I have yet to encounter your work at Eyebeam,
Continue readingMechanism design meets jewelery making: the gear ring
While working on my NYU class on combining simple machines, I stumbled upon this gear ring. Ben Hopson collaborated with entrepreneur Glen Liberman of Kinekt Design to realize this first piece in what will be a line of kinetic jewelry.
Continue readingDustyn Robots offered first business credit card
Actually, the offer from American Express was mailed to Dustyn Robot, my official company name: You see, Dustyn Robot is registered as a sole proprietorship. In NY state (not sure about others), you can’t register a sole proprietorship with a
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