MEI
09 / 2017 - 12 / 2017
VILNIUS ACADEMY OF ARTS PROJECT
Supervisor - Šarunas Šlektavičius.
Mei is a mini emotional intellect, designed to simplify expression and channel interpersonal communication. It is a personal emotional assistant with built-in Artificial Intelligence that recognizes its surroundings and is capable of identifying humans and objects.
Mei responds to visual stimuli with animated eye and body movements. It contains a speaker, microphone and two front cameras that detect stereoscopic images.
Nerijus Misius & Rokas Endziulis helping me with electronics/software
This robot was inspired by my communication with my good friend who has depression. At times, communication with him was very hard as he expressed little or no emotions. I started thinking about simplifying ways of communication - leaving only eye and body expression.
fitting in electronic components
a few "failed" 3D printed parts
a few "failed" 3D printed parts
The form is super minimal - three spheres cut with different angles.
A great desktop companion
Head is easily detached
A magnetic tablet holding parts together. The "plus" shaped hole is for easier usability.