Neuro Kid MIC

© ATR 1997. URL: http://v2.nl/files/1999/events/wiretap-5.12-documentation/project/neuro-kid-mic-expressions/joy.gif (14.08.2013).
Source: © ATR 1997. URL: http://v2.nl/files/1999/events/wiretap-5.12-documentation/project/neuro-kid-mic-expressions/joy.gif (14.08.2013).

Naoko Tosa

Neuro Kid MIC , ongoing
Documents
  • neuro kid mic_joy
    image/gif
    1109 × 831
  • neuro kid_sleeping
    image/gif
    1109 × 831
  • neuro kid mic_surprise
    image/gif
    1109 × 831
Description
“MIC was a male baby with a distinct personality who responded more clearly to a variety of emotions, using voice patterns to make interpretations of emotions. For example, joy (happiness, satisfaction, enjoyment, comfort, smile) was extrapolated from an exciting, vigorous voice that rises at the end of a sentence. Anger (rage, resentment, displeasure) was derived from a voice that falls at the end of a sentence. Other emotions it attempted to read included surprise, sadness, disgust, teasing, and fear. The work also allowed viewers to make music to communicate particular emotions” (Stephen Wilson, Information Arts. Intersections of Art, Science, and Technology, Cambridge/Mass.: MIT Press 2002, pp. 795-796).
Keywords
  • genres
    • installations
      • interactive installations
  • subjects
    • Body and Psychology
      • bodies (animal components)
      • expression
      • gesture
    • Technology and Innovation
      • artificial life
  • technology
    • interfaces
      • soundgenerating devices
        • voice analysis
Technology & Material
Exhibitions & Events
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