Robovox in Ljubljana

by Zlender | June 14, 2008 at 08:06 am | 388 views | 3 comments

Robovox arrived to Ljubljana to give people a voice. I heard that it will come to Ljubljana but still seeing a 8m high robot is quite impressive.

RoboVox is a large (8m high) interactive public sound installation by media artist Martin Bricelj, using SMS for general public interaction. It will be installed in crowded metropolitan squares preferably on those carrying some social or even political connotation.

Its purpose is to serve as a tool for an individual, who's voice usually gets lost in the sounds of the mass, the society. An individual can send a text message using his mobile phone to the dedicated RoboVox's number. Upon receiving the SMS RoboVox says out loud the statement, the protest, the declaration of love, or whatever the message may read, thus lending its voice to the anonymous individual.

An important aspect of the project is the sound: it is going to be manifested as sound design of public space in which RoboVox appears. Where this will be possible, the opening event will include a concert with live acts of musicians involved.

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Zlender

at 10:08 on June 14th, 2008

Walking home at 3am I saw this.

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jordan

at 10:12 on June 14th, 2008

What's interesting is that most non-Europeans have no real image of Slovenia... now they'll think it's beset with giant robots. That's kind of cool, actually.