Matternet
by aylo
The future of transportation. Learn more at mttr.net
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, Matternet
Category Archives: Design & Technology
How to make a SoundCurtain in 1 min (2004)
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Casting of a SoundCurtain prototype silicone core on a 75micron mylar film. The silicone layer is assembled in flexible sandwich construction with a think mylar film screen-printed with a pattern that acts as speaker and mic wiring. Andreas Raptopoulos filmed by Martha Sakellariou.
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, SoundCurtain
SoundCurtain
by aylo
The SoundCurtain is an electronic device that creates algorithmic music that adjusts to the listener’s environment. Learn more at futureacoustic.com. Devices Single Layer Prototype (can be used in combination with velvet and other textiles) components: 75micron mylar film screenprinted with conducting silver/epoxy ink, microphone, sound processing/producing electronics, NXT exciters dimensions: height 2000mm, width 1000mm weight: 0.75 kg Multi […]
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, SoundCurtain
Kinetic Surface
by aylo
Kinetic Surface Concept The surface shape is controlled by of micro-actuators built into the fabric structure. The actuators are organised in an array whose density is optimised for the application, similar to a Finite Element Grid. Kinetic Surface prototype (2004) The surface shape is defined by 9 nodes controlled by a GUI. The […]
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, Kinetic Surface
Virtual Sound World
by aylo
A generative sound composition model Sound emitting spheres in a sound universe navigated by an avatar. The sound heard at the avatar is a mix of the sound emitted by each sphere, weighted by the inverse of its distance to the avatar. The avatar can enter a sphere by crossing through its boundary. When this happens, […]
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, SoundCurtain
How to make a SoundCurtain (2001)
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Casting of a SoundCurtain prototype for Herman Miller Electrical wires are installed on a MDF/aluminum mould – insulated at the cross points to create wiring for mics and speakers. Four rectangular wax patches are placed on the mould to form recesses that will later become NXT speaker plates. Silicone rubber is poured over and worked […]
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, SoundCurtain
Homeless Shelter
by aylo
When I moved to London in 1997, it hit me that so many people were sleeping rough in the centre of the city. One day I was in a big hurry to make it to an exam at the College and was going through Soho to pick up some films for a project. It must […]
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, Homeless Shelter
Plate for active osteosynthesis (1996)
by aylo
Surgical plate for active osteosynthesis in collaboration with a professor and orthopaedic surgeon in the University of Patras, Greece. The plate has an innovative sliding mechanism that promotes faster bone regeneration.
Categories: Andreas Raptopoulos, Design & Technology