Tweenbots and the City

Tweenbots website - by Kacie Kinzer

"Tweenbots are human-dependent robots that navigate the city with the help of pedestrians they encounter. Rolling at a constant speed, in a straight line, Tweenbots have a destination displayed on a flag, and rely on people they meet to read this flag and to aim them in the right direction to reach their goal. "


Tweenbots is very interesting project about the city. Happening in New York (where else?), these robots create a very interesting narrative in a city that is know for its unforgiving inhabitants. Results are surprisingly favorable for the tiny little robot. It would be interesting to GPS track the robot to see its route, but the minimal tech makes this project just that much more elegant.