The Huminal

An Interactive Sculpture

Presenter: Francisco Maldonado

Co-Presenter(s):
Tairyn Addison, Nathan Candler, Joseph Haun, Tyree Hornbeck, Tony Jang, Katie Pell, Jesus Perez Quintero, Andres Rivera, Chris Tovar-Villarreal, Manuel Vazquez

Presenter Status: Undergraduate student

Academic Year: 20-21

Semester: Spring

Faculty Mentor: Sena Clara Creston

Department: Engineering

Funding Source/Sponsor: Koret Scholars Program

President's Strategic Plan Goal: Connectivity and Community Engagement, Sustainability and Environmental Inquiry

Screenshot URL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1hB5rF59jQzylrJAdf0RB5OTussNNKLMI

Abstract:
The Huminal is a glowing robotic sculpture made from discarded plastic water bottles and shopping bags that navigates a dark environment while sensing and responding to viewers within the space.